Anti-monarchy campaigners say the investigation should not stop with Andrew
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has sparked fresh demands from anti-monarchy campaigners, who say the case could have wider implications for the Royal Family.
The head of Republic, Graham Smith, has claimed his organisation helped bring Andrew to the attention of authorities. But he insists the arrest should be seen as only the beginning.
Smith argues that investigators should widen the scope of their inquiry, suggesting that King Charles and Prince William may hold information relevant to the case. He said there are grounds to believe other senior royals could be material witnesses and, potentially, may have committed offences themselves.
Speaking to Newsweek, Smith said police must follow the evidence wherever it leads. He added that the King and Prince William should publicly explain what they knew about Andrew’s actions, when they knew it, and why they continued to offer him protection.
Smith has also taken to X to amplify his message, writing that both Charles and William “have questions to answer”.
Andrew was arrested earlier in the day after police arrived at Sandringham Palace. Thames Valley Police confirmed he is being investigated on suspicion of misusing his authority during his time as the UK’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.
As the investigation unfolds, pressure is growing on the Palace over how far responsibility and accountability might extend beyond Andrew himself.
