Princess Kate made her first public appearance following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. She attended the England vs Ireland Six Nations match at Twickenham, West London, in her official capacity as the Patron of the Rugby Football Union.
This marked Kate’s return to the public eye after Andrew’s arrest earlier in the week. Andrew was apprehended on his 66th birthday at Wood Farm on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, where he was held for about 11 hours before being released under investigation by Thames Valley Police.
Sporting a dark blue wool coat over a black jersey, Kate was seen taking her seat at Twickenham just before the game started, accessorized with an England scarf featuring the team’s red rose badge.
During Andrew’s arrest, Prince William and Kate were reportedly at their Anmer Hall residence, supporting the King who issued a statement expressing his deepest concern over his brother’s situation. The statement emphasized the importance of due process and cooperation with the authorities.
Following the arrest, Andrew was seen leaving Aylsham police station looking weary. Thames Valley Police confirmed his release under investigation and the conclusion of searches at the Sandringham Estate.
Allegations against Andrew include sharing official visit reports with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy. William and Kate had previously expressed concern for the victims of the scandal.
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