Prince Andrew could face ‘life imprisonment’ after misconduct arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be staring down the barrel of life behind bars after he was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Officers arrived at Andrew’s residence this morning, coinciding with his 66th birthday celebrations, Thames Valley Police confirmed. Misconduct in public office, which is what the former prince has been arrested for, is a common law offence in the UK that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.