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<\/p>\nPrince Harry has harboured long-standing frustration at being grouped alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to sources close to the Duke of Sussex.<\/p>\n
On Thursday morning, Andrew was taken into custody at Wood Farm on the King’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n
The allegations centre on claims he passed on confidential information whilst serving as a UK trade envoy.<\/p>\n
King Charles’s brother was released on Thursday evening after spending 11 hours in police custody on his 66th birthday.<\/p>\n
Prince Harry has harboured long-standing frustration at being grouped alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to sources close to the Duke of Sussex.<\/p>\n
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A source close to the Duke of Sussex said: “In this moment, it’s sad and embarrassing for the entire family.”<\/p>\n
The insider added regarding Prince Harry: “He was frustrated by the comparisons. It was never fair to lump them together.<\/p>\n
“Harry served his country, did the job well and never engaged in misconduct, yet lost security and housing, while Andrew was protected for years.”<\/p>\n
In 2024, a report in The Times stated that Harry and Andrew were known as “the Dukes of Hazard” by royal courtiers.<\/p>\n
Harry addressed Andrew’s treatment directly in his 2023 memoir, Spare, recalling discussions with Meghan about the possibility of losing their palace security<\/p>\n
He wrote that he never believed such a move would actually happen, particularly given that Andrew had retained his protection despite becoming embroiled in a scandal connected to Jeffrey Epstein.<\/p>\n
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King Charles’s brother was released on Thursday evening after spending 11 hours in police custody on his 66th birthday.<\/p>\n
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The Duke noted that despite Andrew’s situation, there was not a suggestion of stripping him of his security detail, yet he and Meghan ultimately lost theirs.<\/p>\n
Harry and Meghan were stripped of publicly funded security following their decision to step back as senior royals in 2020, a move Harry has described as leaving his family exposed.<\/p>\n
The source told People: “Harry believes in justice and accountability, that’s very much in line with his character.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Duke of Sussex did not comment when contacted by GB News.<\/p>\n
On Thursday afternoon, King Charles issued a statement expressing his “deepest concern” following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n
The King emphasised his support for a thorough and appropriate investigation into the matter, signalling that proper legal procedures must be followed.<\/p>\n
In his statement, the King declared unequivocally that “the law must take its course,” while pledging “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” with investigating authorities.<\/p>\n
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The King emphasised his support for a thorough and appropriate investigation into the matter, signalling that proper legal procedures must be followed.<\/p>\n
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The full statement said: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.<\/p>\n
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter.<\/p>\n
“Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.”<\/p>\n
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