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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Update: 12:07GMT

From His Majesty The King:

I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. 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. 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. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.

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[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

If a king or past queen were to be accused. It is technically impossible. As our whole criminal justice system is based on the king Vs the defendent/accused.

It's not "The King vs....". It's "The Crown vs...". It might seem a pedantic point, but the crown is a concept similar to "the state", and distinct from any monarch.

A case being "The Crown vs. HRH King Charles III" is perfectly feasible. The monarch being subject to law is a concept that goes back over 800 years.

Other then the king. The only people fully free of the justice system. Are MPs when acting in parliament itself.

They are not free of the whole justice system. They have limited parliamentary privileges mainly related to what they can say without consequences, but they couldn't murder their opponents.