Daily Star
The Daily Star leads with the headline “Taxi for Andy” following the arrest and subsequent release under investigation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph describes the former Duke of York as looking “like a man with with the full weight of the past and the future on his shoulders” following his arrest.
The i Paper
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s release under investigation after spending much of Thursday in police custody makes the front page of The i Paper.
Daily Mirror
The Daily Mirror leads on the King’s statement that the “law must take its course” in relation to the arrest of his brother on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The Times
Andrew’s arrest – the first of a senior member of the royal family in modern history – is the “biggest crisis for the monarchy since the abdication”, according to The Times.
Daily Mail
“Downfall” is the one-word headline on the front of the Daily Mail, which claims Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor looked “haggard, shamed and haunted” as he left police custody on Thursday.
Daily Express
The King’s “deepest concern” following the arrest of his brother makes the front page of the Daily Express.
The Sun
The Sun describes the former prince as “stunned and wild-eyed” after spending 11 hours in custody on his 66th birthday.
The headline “Now he’s sweating” plays on an interview Andrew had with the BBC in 2019, in which he said he had a “peculiar medical condition” that prevented him from perspiring.
Financial Times
Donald Trump has set a 10-day window to determine whether the US will strike Iran or does a deal with the Islamic republic, according to the Financial Times.
The paper also leads on the arrest of Andrew at his home on the Sandringham estate on Thursday.
The Guardian
The Guardian’s front page has the picture taken of Andrew leaving police custody after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Metro
The King’s assertion that the “law must take its course” following the arrest and subsequent release under investigation of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, makes the front page of the Metro.
