Ex-Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and released after nearly twelve hours, with police confirming searches of properties in Norfolk and Berkshire have concluded. The 66-year-old is being investigated for alleged "misconduct in public office," specifically for purportedly forwarding confidential documents to the deceased sex offender Epstein during his tenure as trade envoy. While Andrew has not commented, Buckingham Palace stated King Charles III is "deeply concerned" and emphasized the independence of the justice system, assuring full cooperation with authorities. This development follows a civil lawsuit settlement by Andrew regarding accusations of abuse by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, and the family of Giuffre expressed relief that "no one is above the law."