Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested: US Lawmakers Demand Testimony in Epstein Case
London – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his connections with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest has prompted renewed calls from US lawmakers for his testimony regarding Epstein’s crimes and alleged cover-ups.
US Lawmakers Seek Testimony
Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, has been a leading voice in seeking Mountbatten-Windsor’s cooperation with the Oversight Committee’s investigation. Subramanyam stated that Mountbatten-Windsor has “evaded justice for too long” and appears repeatedly in documents related to Epstein’s crimes, with victims specifically naming him as someone involved in wrongdoing [Source: Subramanyam.house.gov].
Despite not being able to subpoena Mountbatten-Windsor as a foreign national, Subramanyam expressed a continued desire to hear from him. “I want to still hear from him. The door is still open. We will do it on his terms and engage on his terms. I just want to make sure he tells the truth to us, because he’s not been truthful so far,” he said [Source: Sky News]. Subramanyam indicated willingness to travel to the UK to facilitate the testimony, and noted the committee’s flexibility in hearing from individuals with knowledge of the Epstein and Maxwell cases.
The committee has also sought testimony from Lord Peter Mandelson, further demonstrating the scope of the investigation.
Investigation Focus and Concerns
The arrest by Thames Valley Police is centered on reports that Mountbatten-Windsor sent trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 [Source: AP News]. This assessment followed the release of millions of pages of documents connected to a US investigation of Epstein.
Subramanyam highlighted a disparity in accountability, noting that individuals within the Trump administration who appear in the Epstein files have faced minimal consequences. He emphasized the importance of holding powerful individuals accountable for “heinous crimes” and ensuring governments are not covering for them [Source: Sky News].
Impact in the UK and US
In the UK, the arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor and that of Lord Mandelson are seen as consequences of the Epstein affair, potentially weakening Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government following the resignation of his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. In contrast, in the US, outside of the private sector, there has been limited accountability for individuals named in the Epstein files [Source: Sky News].
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing.