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King Charles visits former nanny after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
Summary
King Charles visited his former nanny, Mabel Anderson, to mark her 100th birthday and shared tea at her home; the visit occurred shortly after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and police are continuing to investigate.
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King Charles visited his former nanny, Mabel Anderson, to mark her 100th birthday and spent time with her at her home near Frogmore in Windsor. The visit came shortly after the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The King, who is 77, was reported to be fulfilling a long-standing promise to see her again. The article reports it is understood that the King did not know about the arrest beforehand.
Known details:
- Mabel Anderson is 100 and lives near Frogmore in Windsor; she looked after Queen Elizabeth II's children and was later given a grace-and-favour home.
- King Charles, aged 77, travelled to see her and they shared tea to mark her centenary; she will receive a card and telegram from the monarch as is customary.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at about 8am last Thursday at Wood Farm in Sandringham and spent about 11 hours in police custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office; police investigations are ongoing.
- The article reports a statement expressing "deepest concern" and saying "the law must take its course" was released.
- Several senior royals have continued public engagements in the days following the arrest, which commentators described as projecting business as normal.
Summary:
The visit provided a personal engagement between the King and a longtime family caregiver during a period of heightened public attention on the royal family. Police investigations into the arrest are ongoing. Undetermined at this time.
