Intensive Search Underway at Former Mountbatten-Windsor Estate Following High-Profile Arrest

LONDON – On Friday, police continued their search of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former residence, following his detention for nearly 11 hours the previous day. The...
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UK Newspapers React: Front Page Headlines After Former Prince’s Arrest

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be out of police custody, but judging by the UK media’s plans for tomorrow’s coverage, the public eye remains fixed on the former prince.

Yesterday evening, on his 66th birthday, Mountbatten-Windsor found himself in police custody for 12 hours amid an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.

He was eventually released without any charges, but not before a Reuters photographer captured an image of the visibly shaken former prince as he departed the police station, seated in the back of a car.

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This image is set to become a significant part of the historical narrative, as it features prominently in tomorrow’s UK newspapers.

The Sun referenced Mountbatten-Windsor’s previous claim that he does not sweat. (The Sun)
The instantly infamous photo of Mountbatten-Windsor hunkered down in a backseat makes frequent appearances. (The Daily Telegraph)
The historic nature of the arrest was not lost on many editors. (The Times)
King Charles’ comments were also prominently featured. (Daily Mirror)
The Daily Star stuck with the ex-prince’s tabloid nickname. (Daily Star)
The Daily Mail speculated on the future of the monarchy. (Daily Mail)
Andrew did appear on the Financial Times front page, but Donald Trump took the splash. (Financial Times)
The Daily Express. (Daily Express)
The i Paper pointed to its columnists. (The i Paper)
The Guardian posited that the arrest showed the changing royal policy. (The Guardian)
One of the few front pages not to feature the picture of Andrew in the car. (Metro)

Here’s a look at how the English newspapers are reporting on the latest developments in the ongoing Prince Andrew drama.

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