Royal family tree gets pruned, tabloid headlines reach peak drama

A Daily Mirror front page from February 20, 2026, featuring a major scandal involving Prince Andrew's arrest by police. The headline dominates the page with a dramatic photo of a distressed-looking man in a car. The story details his arrest at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with quotes from King Charles emphasizing that 'the law must take its course.' Editorial commentary frames this as one of the monarchy's darkest days. Extracted text: DAILY Mirror THE HEART OF BRITAIN Friday, February 20, 2026 E2 ROYAL ARREST BOMBSHELL ANDREW POLICE PROBE Hiding in his car, ex-prince driven from cop station BY JENNIFER NEWTON Deputy Royal Editor and PATRICK HILL SHAMED Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has nowhere to hide as he slouches in a car after being quizzed by police on his links to King Charles. King Charles said 'the law must take its course' after his brother was arrested at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office yesterday morning. The disgraced former prince was released under investigation last night. The arrest is believed to follow a probe sparked by the release of files relating to possible improper connections. Former royal protection chief Dal Davies said: 'This is huge... the waves could affect the whole monarchy.' FULL STORY: PAGES 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 King: Law must take its course ROYAL EDITOR RUSSELL MYERS on one of the monarchy's darkest days US EDITOR CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN on courage that led to this moment