Global Shock as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested, Monarchy Faces 'Bombshell'
Countries around the world have reacted with profound shock to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earlier today, an event described by international media as unprecedented in modern history and a 'bombshell for the British monarchy'. Newspapers, television stations, and magazines across Europe and beyond have highlighted the dramatic nature of this development, while politicians, particularly in the United States, have seized upon the moment to question the lack of arrests in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on American soil.
US Politicians Contrast Arrests and Demand Accountability
In the United States, members of Congress from both parties have pointedly noted that no one has been arrested in America despite the ongoing investigation into billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican rebel, posted on social media: 'We have had zero Epstein arrests since the release of the files. Look what the British government is doing. Look what the American government is doing. Nothing.' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
Democrats on the House of Representatives' oversight committee, which campaigned for the release of the Epstein files, issued a statement: 'No one connected to Jeffrey Epstein will escape accountability for their crimes. Our work is just beginning, and we will pursue justice for every individual who participated in the abuse of women and girls.' Democratic congresswoman Melanie Stansbury further called for Donald Trump to be held to account, noting his past association with Epstein, though Trump has always denied any wrongdoing and claims the pair fell out.
Donald Trump Comments on Royal Family and Epstein
Former President Donald Trump acknowledged the arrest while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Georgia. He said: 'I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I think it's so bad for the Royal Family. It's a very, very sad... to me it's a very sad thing.' Trump added that he believes it is interesting how Epstein is now widely discussed, contrasting with silence during his lifetime, and reiterated his exoneration from any involvement.
International Media and Political Reactions
US media outlets such as CNN and the New York Times described the arrest as 'unprecedented', while People magazine noted that Andrew is the first member of the royal family to be arrested in centuries. In Germany, Bild, the country's biggest-selling tabloid, labeled it a 'bombshell for the monarchy', and Bunte magazine commented that it represents a milestone, even if it does not imply guilt.
In Australia, 7News emphasized that the arrest shows even Andrew is not above the law. In Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan expressed shock, stating: 'I think we've all been shocked by what's been happening. Clearly, now there's been an arrest, and it's in police hands, I can't comment further, but it's a serious situation. But everybody should be treated the same.' The Russian foreign ministry used the event to critique Britain, suggesting the country 'should have addressed its own problems long ago'.
Ongoing Scrutiny and Calls for Cooperation
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam highlighted Andrew's repeated appearance in uncovered documents as having knowledge of Epstein's crimes and being named by victims. He said: 'He has continued to ignore our calls to cooperate with the oversight committee's investigation. We hope today's arrest will lead to answers and show that there will be accountability even if you hide, regardless of how rich and powerful you are.' This arrest has intensified global scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, raising questions about justice, power, and institutional accountability in high-profile cases.
