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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near Royal Lodge, on Monday
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Vehicles believed to be police cars arrived at the King's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where the former prince has been staying, on Thursday morning.
The former prince has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested?
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The force also said it was "carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk".
We don't know the specifics of the allegations being investigated. However, the arrest of the former prince came after Thames Valley Police said it was assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by Mountbatten-Windsor with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Officers arrested the King's brother on his 66th birthday.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.
"We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."
The force said it would not be naming the arrested man "as per national guidance".
It is the first time the former prince, who has faced numerous allegations over this links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested.
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Vehicles, believed to be carrying police, near Mountbatten-Windsor's Sandringham home on Thursday morning
Where has Mountbatten-Windsor been taken?
Police say King Charles's brother is in custody but we do not yet know where he has been taken.
Danny Shaw, a policing commentator, told BBC News the longest the former prince can be held for is 96 hours.
However, this would require multiple extensions from senior police officers and a magistrates' court.
In most cases suspects are held for 12 or 24 hours and are then either charged or released pending further investigation, Shaw said.
Mountbatten-Windsor will be placed in "a cell in a custody suite" with just "a bed and a toilet", where he will wait until his police interview, Shaw said.
He added: "There'll be no special treatment for him."
