He added that authorities would seek to preserve the integrity of the inquiry and provide updates when appropriate.
King Charles responds
King Charles addressed the situation in a written statement, expressing concern while emphasising the importance of due process.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,” the statement read.
“What now follows is the full, fair, and proper process by which this issue is investigated.”
The King stressed that it would not be appropriate to comment further while the investigation remains active, adding that the Royal Family would continue with their duties.
Experts weigh the impact
Royal commentators have suggested that the arrest is unlikely to damage the institution of the monarchy itself.
Jonathan Dimbleby argued that the distinction between family matters and the monarchy as an institution remains crucial.
“I don’t think that it damages the monarchy,” he said. “We have to separate the notion of a family from the institution.”
Royal historian Justin Vovk echoed that view, noting that Andrew’s removal from royal duties and titles had already created distance.