Harry addressed Andrew’s treatment directly in his 2023 memoir, Spare, recalling discussions with Meghan about the possibility of losing their palace security

Prince Harry has harboured long-standing frustration at being grouped alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to sources close to the Duke of Sussex.

On Thursday morning, Andrew was taken into custody at Wood Farm on the King’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The allegations centre on claims he passed on confidential information whilst serving as a UK trade envoy.

King Charles’s brother was released on Thursday evening after spending 11 hours in police custody on his 66th birthday.

Prince Harry has harboured long-standing frustration at being grouped alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to sources close to the Duke of Sussex.

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A source close to the Duke of Sussex said: “In this moment, it’s sad and embarrassing for the entire family.”

The insider added regarding Prince Harry: “He was frustrated by the comparisons. It was never fair to lump them together.

“Harry served his country, did the job well and never engaged in misconduct, yet lost security and housing, while Andrew was protected for years.”

In 2024, a report in The Times stated that Harry and Andrew were known as “the Dukes of Hazard” by royal courtiers.

Harry addressed Andrew’s treatment directly in his 2023 memoir, Spare, recalling discussions with Meghan about the possibility of losing their palace security

He wrote that he never believed such a move would actually happen, particularly given that Andrew had retained his protection despite becoming embroiled in a scandal connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles’s brother was released on Thursday evening after spending 11 hours in police custody on his 66th birthday.

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The Duke noted that despite Andrew’s situation, there was not a suggestion of stripping him of his security detail, yet he and Meghan ultimately lost theirs.

Harry and Meghan were stripped of publicly funded security following their decision to step back as senior royals in 2020, a move Harry has described as leaving his family exposed.

The source told People: “Harry believes in justice and accountability, that’s very much in line with his character.”

The Duke of Sussex did not comment when contacted by GB News.

On Thursday afternoon, King Charles issued a statement expressing his “deepest concern” following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The King emphasised his support for a thorough and appropriate investigation into the matter, signalling that proper legal procedures must be followed.

In his statement, the King declared unequivocally that “the law must take its course,” while pledging “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” with investigating authorities.

The King emphasised his support for a thorough and appropriate investigation into the matter, signalling that proper legal procedures must be followed.

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The full statement said: “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.”

GB News understands The Prince and Princess of Wales support His Majesty’s statement.