Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s recent arrest has drawn comment from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described the situation as “a shame” for the British royal family.
The arrest, stemming from renewed scrutiny of Mountbatten-Windsor’s association with the late Jeffrey Epstein, occurred on February 19, 2026, after U.S. Authorities released millions of documents related to Epstein’s crimes. The development highlights the ongoing repercussions of the Epstein scandal and its reach into prominent circles.
When pressed on whether similar arrests might occur in the United States, Trump deflected, emphasizing his own exoneration in matters related to Epstein. “I’m the expert in a way because I’ve been totally exonerated,” Trump stated. “So, I can talk about it. It’s a very sad thing.”
Trump expressed sympathy for the royal family, saying, “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I think it’s so disappointing for the royal family. It’s very, very sad to me. It’s a very sad thing when I see that.”
The former president similarly voiced concern about the impact of the situation on King Charles III, Mountbatten-Windsor’s brother.
“It’s a very sad thing to see and to see what’s happening with his brother, who is obviously coming to our country very soon and he’s a fantastic man, the king,” Trump said. King Charles is scheduled to visit the United States in April, according to reports.
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied all allegations against him, maintaining he never witnessed or suspected any wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump, who has long denied any wrongdoing concerning Epstein, has sought to downplay the matter, suggesting it’s time for Americans to move forward.
On February 20, 2026, Trump suggested the entire issue was fabricated to damage him politically.
“It’s really interesting, because nobody was talking about Epstein when he was alive, but now they’re talking, but I’m the one who can talk about it, because I’ve been totally exonerated,” Trump said. “I did nothing. In fact, the opposite: he was against me, he was fighting me in the election, which I just found out over the last 3 million pages of documents.”
