King Charles III did not cross paths with brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a recent trip to Sandringham Estate.
Charles, 77, was photographed at Sandringham in Norfolk, England, on Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1. Even though Andrew, 66, currently resides at Sandringham, Us Weekly understands that Charles did not see his brother — and had no plans to interact with him.
Instead, Charles attended a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Sunday. The king was wearing a camel-colored trench coat and carrying a large umbrella during his outing. Further details about his trip to Norfolk were not publicly revealed.
Charles’ appearance at Sandringham comes weeks after news broke that Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” Charles confirmed in a statement to Us on February 19. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.”
Charles made it clear that “the law must take its course” as his statement continued.
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter,” he concluded. “Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
The Thames Valley Police confirmed that Andrew was “released under investigation” hours after his arrest on February 19.
“Thames Valley Police will not be making any further statement at this time and will not be holding a press conference or conducting any media interviews in relation to this investigation,” the authorities’ statement concluded.
Earlier in February, police confirmed they were looking into Andrew following allegations that the former Duke of York shared confidential information with late billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a U.K. trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
Andrew’s connection to Epstein has been making headlines for years. The two formed a friendship in the late 1990s which came to light in 2019 when the late Virginia Giuffre alleged she was sexually abused by Andrew when she was underage.
While Andrew has continued to deny the allegations, Giuffre included more claims in her posthumously released memoir, Nobody’s Girl, published in October 2025. She detailed several alleged sexual encounters with both Andrew and Epstein. (Giuffre died by suicide in April 2025.)
Following the book’s release, Charles officially stripped Andrew of his royal title.
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” an October 2025 statement from Buckingham Palace read. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
The statement concluded, “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
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