Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest Photo Displayed at the Louvre, Sparks Debate

An image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaving police custody has grow an unexpected art installation, appearing at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The stunt, carried out by activist group Everyone Hates Elon, highlights ongoing scrutiny surrounding the former Prince and his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Activist Protest at the Louvre

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, members of Everyone Hates Elon hung a photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre, according to reports from The Art Newspaper, People Magazine and The Guardian. The photograph, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, depicts Mountbatten-Windsor in a car following his release from police detention on February 19, 2026. The image was framed and captioned “He’s Sweating Now — 2026,” a reference to a headline in The Sun newspaper.

The activist group stated their intention was to display how the world will remember Mountbatten-Windsor, and to call for “justice for all Epstein survivors.” The photograph was reportedly on display for approximately 15 minutes before being removed by Louvre staff. CNN reported on the event.

Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest and Investigation

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are investigating allegations that he shared confidential British government documents with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. He has not been charged.

Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution and soliciting a minor in 2008 and died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Everyone Hates Elon and Their Tactics

Everyone Hates Elon is an anti-billionaire campaign group known for provocative stunts. They claim to target “billionaires and their politician mates,” as reported by The Guardian. Previous actions have included posters featuring photos of Manchester United footballers and commentary on immigration.