Authorities have confirmed that Prince Andrew was arrested earlier today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking a significant development that is now set to move through the formal legal system.

The arrest took place at a residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk at approximately 08:00 this morning. Police have since continued investigative searches at that property, as well as at his former home located within Windsor Great Park.

In recent weeks, Andrew had relocated from Windsor to establish a temporary base at Sandringham while renovation work progresses on his future long-term residence at nearby Marsh Farm.

The Sandringham Estate, originally acquired in 1862 as a private retreat for the future Edward VII when he was Albert, Prince of Wales, has long remained a cherished country residence passed from monarch to monarch. It continues to serve as a traditional gathering place for the Royal Family, particularly during the Christmas period.

It is understood Andrew has been staying at Wood Farm, a secluded house near the village of Wolferton. The residence holds personal significance, having been chosen by his father, Prince Philip, as his primary home following retirement from public duties in 2017.

Today, Sandringham has seen heightened police presence as the investigation proceeds.

Meanwhile, King Charles III continued with his scheduled public engagements in London, where he was greeted by both questions and expressions of public support upon arrival.

Maintaining continuity and stability, the King chose—like the Queen earlier—to proceed with previously planned duties. In a statement, he reaffirmed confidence in due process, noting that “the law must take its course.”

It has also been confirmed that neither the King nor Buckingham Palace were informed in advance of the arrest, underscoring the independence of the legal process now underway.

Authorities are assessing new information concerning private jet movements at Stansted Airport after fresh scrutiny linked to the activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Essex Police confirmed it is examining details related to private flights arriving at and departing from the airport in light of disclosures emerging from the recently published Epstein files.

The review follows calls from former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who urged in the New Statesman that law enforcement should “urgently” revisit whether Epstein’s victims may have been trafficked into or out of the United Kingdom.

A previous investigation identified 87 flights connected to Epstein that either landed at or departed from UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018.

Stansted Airport has maintained that private aircraft operations are conducted independently, noting that it does not oversee passenger arrangements for privately chartered flights.

The police assessment is part of broader efforts to understand any potential connections between flight activity and trafficking concerns raised in the wake of the latest disclosures.

Investigators searching for clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say a glove believed to be linked to the suspect has produced no DNA matches, according to authorities in Pima County, Arizona.

The glove was recovered about two miles from Guthrie’s home in Tucson and appeared similar to one worn by a masked individual captured in doorbell-camera footage on the night she went missing.

DNA extracted from the item was analysed and submitted to the FBI’s national database of known offenders. However, officials confirmed that the test returned no matches in CODIS.

The 84-year-old, who is the mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February. Investigators believe she was taken from her home against her will.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said the glove was found in a roadside field roughly three kilometres from her residence. Around 16 gloves were collected during the search, though most were later determined to have been left behind by volunteers assisting in the effort.

Earlier, authorities released doorbell footage showing a masked man wearing gloves and a backpack approaching Guthrie’s front door. In the video, the individual attempts to obscure the camera before using yard debris to block its view.

Following forensic review, investigators estimated the suspect to be between 5ft 9in and 5ft 10in tall with an average build.

More than two weeks after Guthrie was reported missing, no arrests have been made. Officials say additional DNA evidence recovered from the home is still being analysed.

Authorities are also working with Walmart to trace the purchase of the backpack seen in the footage, as the investigation continues.