Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.The Thames Valley Police said they arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk around 8 a.m. Misconduct in public office is a common-law offense in England and Wales and can carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.The BBC confirmed that Mountbatten-Windsor had been arrested, sharing footage of police vehicles arriving at the estate.Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright added in a statement:"Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."RELATED: Do the Epstein files confirm this Pizzagate theory? NY Mag contributor makes stunning admission. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Thames Valley Police confirmed last week that it was assessing allegations tied to documents within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Epstein files.Wright said last week: “We can confirm today that Thames Valley Police is leading the ongoing assessment of allegations relating to misconduct in public office. This specifically relates to documents within the United States Department of Justice’s Epstein Files.”Mountbatten-Windsor served as the United Kingdom’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011.RELATED: Gov. Pritzker's cousin steps down at Hyatt over Epstein relationship Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images King Charles III acknowledged the arrest, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.”Charles said that he expressed “deepest concern” and that “the law must take its course,” adding that the royal family would offer “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” to police.Misconduct in public office is a common-law offense in England and Wales and can carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The home of the New England Patriots is standing strong until it gets paid.Foxboro, Massachusetts, is set to host seven World Cup matches this summer at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots play. However, the Boston-area organizing committee for the World Cup has not come up with the money yet.'All we're trying to do is protect our citizens.'Representatives from Boston 26, the host city initiative for the World Cup, met in Foxboro this week, where they received a lashing from city officials over the mysteriously absent funding."I'm shocked you're not sitting here in front of us right now saying, 'We got the money for ya,'" Foxboro Select Board Member Mark Elfman told the soccer officials on Tuesday.Board members said they would not grant an entertainment license for the World Cup games until the organizers could put up the money needed for event and security fees, which is a reported $7 million, according to WHDH- TV.The host committee says it is not at fault, but rather the federal government has simply yet to pay.RELATED: Pro tennis player says her 'toxic boyfriend' caused her retirement: 'Racist, misogynistic, homophobic' "This task force is working on a daily basis to work with DHS and FEMA on that," Mike Loynd, CEO of Boston 26, told reporters. "I don't think I can say anything more about that. We're being told that it's, you know, it's expected any day now."Select Board Member Bill Yukna described the World Cup games as the "equivalent of seven Super Bowls" over 39 days, requiring security for the stadium every single day throughout the event."All we're trying to do is protect our citizens," Yukna added.Select Board Vice Chair Stephanie McGowan was more direct with the soccer officials, saying the small city of about 18,000 cannot simply front the millions of dollars required."We're not prepared to issue this license unless everything is in place," McGowan said, per WHDH. "I've seen people saying, 'Oh, there’s no way, they won't.' I’m going to tell you, this board will not issue this license," she affirmed.RELATED: Canadian curler responds to viral cheating allegations: 'They were trying to catch us in an act' Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images Sixteen venues are scheduled to host games for the 2026 World Cup, the most ever for a single tournament, according to Fox Sports.Along with two venues in Canada and three in Mexico, 10 other U.S. stadiums are scheduled to host games: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; NRG Stadium in Houston; SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles; Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri; Hard Rock Stadium in Miami; MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California; and Lumen Field in Seattle.The select board will meet again on March 3, and the deadline to issue the license is March 17.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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LONDON—In a move described by royal watchers as “bold, innovative, and suspiciously timed,” Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has announced his immediate conversion to Islam, effective this morning. Sources close to the 66-year-old ex-royal confirm the decision came shortly after his arrest by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. “I have long admired the faith’s emphasis on mercy, forgiveness, and starting fresh,” Mountbatten-Windsor said in a brief prepared statement released via his solicitor. “After deep personal reflection—mostly while being read my rights—I have chosen to embrace Islam. I now go by the name Abdullah bin York. Peace be upon me.” Buckingham Palace, speaking on condition of not being quoted directly about anything anymore, issued a terse two-sentence response: “His Majesty notes the development with deepest concern. The King continues to support the authorities in ensuring a full, fair, and proper process—preferably one that does not involve further family headlines.” Legal experts were quick to praise the strategic elegance of the conversion. Barrister Rupert Ponsonby-Smythe, KC, explained to reporters outside the High Court: “While no formal charges have yet been brought specifically for sexual abuse of minors—those remain in the realm of settled civil suits and public opinion—the timing is impeccable. Sharia principles, when selectively interpreted by a motivated barrister, can sometimes emphasise rehabilitation over retribution. It’s almost as if someone googled ‘get out of jail free cards ranked by religion’ and picked the top result.” Metropolitan Police sources, speaking off the record because they were not authorised to speak at all, indicated that officers were “baffled but not entirely surprised.” One detective reportedly muttered, “We’ve seen royalty dodge worse by sweating on television. Converting mid-arrest is next-level.” Abdullah bin York was last seen departing custody in a nondescript Vauxhall Astra, wearing what witnesses described as “a hastily acquired thobe over yesterday’s suit trousers.” He is believed to be en route to a private residence where he will begin what aides call a “period of quiet spiritual growth and vigorous legal correspondence.” The Muslim Council of Britain declined to comment on the sincerity of the conversion but noted that “anyone is welcome to the faith, provided they complete the paperwork and stop giving us bad PR.” Buckingham Palace has confirmed no halal menu changes are planned for future garden parties. The post Prince Andrew Converts to Islam; Police Immediately Drop All Charges appeared first on Genesius Times.

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