Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been mired in scandal for over a decade, and it appears the Royal Family may have gathered to address the most recent developments, according to one royal expert.

Speaking exclusively to Ian Pelham Turner, a former royal photographer, he shared his analysis of Andrew’s arrest, which took place on Thursday morning, disclosing that the Royal Family received no advance notification, The Mirror reports.

Pelham Turner explained: “None of the Royal Family, including King Charles and Prince William, were informed beforehand that the arrest was going to take place.

“I am sure nerves will be on frantic keel behind the scenes with the Royal Family concerned about what explosive details may come out,” Pelham Turner commented. “I think a war room may have been set up at Windsor with top current and previous royal consultants brought in for their advice.”

The royal expert indicated that both Charles and William dismiss any “predetermined involvement” in how the arrest transpired, reports the Mirror US.

Whilst profoundly humiliating for Andrew, this is viewed as “the Royal Family showing the iron fist in the velvet glove,” Pelham Turner noted. Following his arrest, Charles released a statement establishing distance between himself and the discredited royal, whilst confirming the police have his support.

Andrew’s arrest reverberated across the world Charles declared: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.”

He added: “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.”

Charles has vowed his “full and wholehearted support and co-operation”.

“This is the biggest crisis facing Buckingham Place and the Royal Family,” Pelham Turner observed. “Whilst doing interviews outside Buckingham Palace the King was speedily rushed by global media with outriders clearing the way,” he pointed out.

“This is a major blow to the monarchy, brought down by the anti-monarchist group Republican, who insisted the police investigate the matter.”

According to Pelham Turner, Andrew has earned the nickname “blabbermouth,” given to him by his police protection officers, which might leave the Royal Family concerned that he could “reveal secrets about the Firm in an attempt to alleviate any potential sentencing by a court appearance.”

Dr Tom Frost spoke to People magazine about Andrew’s arrest: “Being placed under arrest allows the police force to question him under caution, which means he would be advised of his legal rights, and it also allows them to search his properties for evidence pertaining to the investigation.”

Andrew has been released from custody Andrew was detained on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, and has since been released from police custody.

In an update issued at 7.31pm, the force stated: “Thames Valley Police is able to provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office. On Thursday (19/2) we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

“The arrested man has now been released under investigation. We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded.”

The force confirmed searches in Berkshire remain ongoing and that it would provide no additional comment at this stage.

Buckingham Palace has been contacted for comment by The Mirror.