A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. 

Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department. 

It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course. 

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge this marks a huge day. 

He says you have to go back about 350 years since a member of the Royal Family was captured in any way. 

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A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody.&nbsp;
Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. &nbsp;
The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department.&nbsp;
It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge this marks a huge day.&nbsp;
He says you have to go back about 350 years since a member of the Royal Family was captured in any way.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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