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British Royal Arrested Over Secret Documents
Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday. He is King Charles' younger brother.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in prison. Police suspect Andrew sent secret government documents to Epstein.
This happened while Andrew worked as a trade envoy. Andrew is the first senior royal arrested in modern history.
King Charles said he learned the news with deep concern. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said nobody is above the law.
Klear Note — Trade envoys represent their country in business deals abroad. Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019. This is the first senior royal arrest in modern British history.
Key Terms 2
- trade envoy
- A person who helps their country do business with other countries.
- misconduct in public office
- Breaking rules about how government workers should handle secret information.