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Graham Smith

Graham Smith

Chief executive of Republic, the anti-monarchy campaign group

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Notable Quotes

"Make no mistake, this is a result of Republic's action. We reported Andrew to the police when others were unwilling to act." — Press release, February 19, 2026

"I honestly didn't think this day would come. Something seismic has happened here." — February 19, 2026

Stories

First criminal investigation of a senior British royal in centuries

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Filed the complaint that led to the police investigation

The last time British police arrested a senior member of the royal family, the monarch in question lost his head. Nearly four centuries later, on February 19, 2026, Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — the former Prince Andrew and brother of King Charles III — on suspicion of misconduct in public office, making him the first senior British royal to face criminal investigation in modern history. The next day, police executed search warrants at Royal Lodge, a 30-room Windsor estate, and Wood Farm in Norfolk, seizing potential evidence.

Updated Feb 20