Prince Andrew Arrested for Sharing Trade Secrets with Epstein, Triggering Market Uncertainty

Andrew, who denies any wrongdoing, was arrested on suspicion of sharing confidential trade information with Epstein. This arrest follows his stripping of royal titles and privileges in October 2025 and eviction from Royal Lodge.

The timeline traces their association back to 1999, including visits to Mar-a-Lago and Windsor Castle, and highlights Andrew's continued contact with Epstein even after the financier's 2008 conviction and subsequent release. The article also mentions Ghislaine Maxwell's role in their introduction and her own conviction for sex trafficking, underscoring the long-standing scandal that led to Andrew's public downfall.