Former royal Prince Andrew, Duke of York was released from police custody after being questioned for about 11 hours following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Police said the 66-year-old, from eastern England, was arrested Thursday and later released while the investigation continues. Officers from Thames Valley Police searched his home and a former residence near Windsor Castle as part of the probe.
The investigation is linked to allegations that Andrew shared confidential government information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing, but his past ties to Epstein have brought years of scrutiny to the Royal Family.
In a statement, his brother Charles III said the legal process should move forward fairly and that the family would support the investigation. The case is separate from earlier allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, whose family said the arrest shows that no one is above the law.
