King Charles Won’t ‘Allow’ Ex-Prince Andrew to ‘Claim Diplomatic Immunity,’ Lawyer Believes (Exclusive)

King Charles III will take Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s arrest very seriously, a legal expert believes.

After the former Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday on Thursday, February 19, in relation to his longtime relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his brother, 77, made it clear that the royal family will cooperate with authorities throughout the process.

Because of that, criminal defense attorney Mark Stephens of renowned U.K. law firm Howard Kennedy LLP believes that the former Duke of York will be treated like any other person should he be charged with a crime.

“I think Charles has made it clear by saying ‘we will cooperate’ that he’s not going to allow him to claim diplomatic immunity,” Stephens exclusively tells Examiner, adding that immunity can be taken away from Andrew by Prime Minister Keir Starmer or the king.

Though Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence regarding the late financier’s crimes, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after being accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein related to his role as a trade envoy.

The Thames Valley Police launched an inquiry into Andrew after it was reported that emails suggest the father of two sent Epstein reports from a tour of Southeast Asia he took in 2010.

Stephens points out that Andrew’s arrest is “unprecedented,” adding: “It’s the first time that a senior member of the royal family has been arrested in living memory, and it was certainly overdue. There have been investigations, scandals but never any arrest.”

He explains that Andrew was likely taken to the police station and questioned under oath. The former prince has since left the Aylsham Police Station in Norfolk after spending approximately 11 hours in custody and was photographed looking shaken in the backseat of a vehicle.

“Arrest and questioning is more of a comma not a full stop,” Stephens notes, adding that “accountability comes at charge and trial not at the point of arrest.”

Andrew could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he were to be found guilty for misconduct in public office.

The former prince had long been tied to Epstein, and he has come under fire in recent months amid renewed interest in the files related to the late pedophile. While damning allegations continue to mount against Andrew, he has denied all claims.

In a statement issued from Buckingham Palace on Thursday, Charles — who stripped his brother of his royal titles and duties late last year — said in part: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”