The arrest on Thursday of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, on suspicion of misconduct in public office has stirred a question rarely discussed outside royal trivia: has a member of Britain’s royal family ever been arrested before? Let’s take a look…

Britain’s former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday morning, becoming the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested.

Before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the last member of the British royal family arrested was King Charles I nearly 400 years ago. The arrest of King Charles’s brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) is the first known modern arrest of a member of the British royal family.

Windsor’s arrest will likely affect members of the British royal family. Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. “Following a thorough assessment,

An English bull terrier owned by Princess Anne (also known as the Princess Royal) injured two young boys in Windsor Great Park. She was not arrested but was formally charged. She pleaded guilty under the Dangerous Dogs Act and paid 500 British pounds ($672) in fines and 250 British pounds ($336) in compensation.

A tragedy involving Queen Elizabeth II changed how King Charles III, Prince William, Kate Middleton and all other British royals travel.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are the staples of news headlines due to their polarizing remarks against the royal family. However, a new development has come to light regarding the backstory behind their exit from the British royal family.

The Royal Family has wished Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a “blessed and peaceful Ramadan”, prompting a largely positive response from followers – though the timing of the message sparked debate among fans.