A day after Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested and questioned by police, Londoners were wondering on Friday (February 20) how the incident will affect the legacy of King Charles and the wider British royal family.

King Charles said the British royal family supports a full investigation after his younger brother was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

British police arrested and later released former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, amid a probe into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

The arrest of former Prince Andrew for alleged misconduct in public office was the main topic of conversation for passengers arriving at Boston Logan International Airport from London on Tuesday.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday morning and released later that evening. Mountbatten-Windsor has faced intense scrutiny of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Photos showed Mountbatten-Windsor as he was leaving the police station.

President Donald Trump called the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor “a very sad thing” when asked about the development during remarks Thursday. Speaking on Air Force One on his way to Georgia, Trump was asked whether similar charges could be brought against people in the United States related to their links to Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles' younger brother, former Prince Andrew, has been released from police custody after his arrest this morning for suspected misconduct in public office after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.

King Charles III took the unusual step of personally signing his statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.