During the morning of this February 19, on his 66th birthday, Thames Valley Police arrested former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He is currently in custody, as police continue with their investigation into allegations against Andrew connected to the Jeffrey Epstein files. So far, he has denied any wrongdoing on his part.
This news comes in the aftermath of the release of the Epstein files, which mentioned several prominent individuals, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. But this is far from the first time the royal family has been at the center of scandal.
Indeed, historical stories of royalty are filled with drama, but clearly the contemporary royal family isn't squeaky clean either. From King Charles' long-lasting infidelity to former Prince Andrew's sexual assault allegations, there have been some incredibly damning incidents over the decades.
Click on to reveal more of the dark moments in the royal family's history.