Early 1990s – Andrew meets Jeffrey Epstein through Ghislaine Maxwell, beginning a long‑standing association that later fuels multiple investigations [22].

1999 – Andrew visits Epstein’s Little St James island, a trip later cited in allegations of improper conduct [22].

2001 – Andrew serves as the UK’s unpaid special envoy for international trade, a role during which prosecutors later allege he forwards confidential documents to Epstein [22].

2010 – A Central Park photograph shows Andrew walking with Epstein a month after William and Catherine announce their engagement, later used to illustrate the depth of the connection [1].

2010 – Emails released by the U.S. Justice Department reveal Andrew sends trade‑report briefs on Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Afghanistan to Epstein while acting as trade envoy [15][21][22].

2011 – Andrew’s trade‑envoy appointment ends after Epstein links surface, marking the first official fallout from the relationship [2].

2019 – Andrew gives a disastrous BBC interview, which critics say the late Queen allowed, further damaging his public image [7].

2021 – Andrew reaches a multimillion‑dollar civil settlement with Virginia Giuffre, avoiding testimony but underscoring the scandal’s legal repercussions [7].

2022 – Charles strips Andrew of military titles and patronages and ends his “His Royal Highness” style, effectively ending his working‑royal career [14].

Aug 2024 – The “Siege of Royal Lodge” forces Andrew out of his Windsor residence after Charles cuts his finances, illustrating the monarch’s isolation strategy [2].

Oct 2025 – Charles formally removes Andrew’s princely title and style, citing the need to protect the monarchy’s integrity [6][12][16].

Feb 19 2026 – Andrew is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at Sandringham on his 66th birthday, becoming the first senior British royal detained in nearly four centuries since the 1640s [19][20][21][23][24][25].

Feb 19 2026 – Police conduct searches at Royal Lodge (Windsor) and Wood Farm (Sandringham); Norfolk searches conclude while Windsor searches continue [18].

Feb 19 2026 – Andrew is released after roughly 11 hours, remains under investigation, and returns Norway’s Order of St Olav [12][24].

Feb 20 2026 – King Charles issues a 100‑word statement: “the law must take its course,” pledging “full and wholehearted support and cooperation” with police [2][7][8][10][13].

Feb 20 2026 – Prince William and Catherine publicly back the king’s statement, emphasizing continuity of duty amid the crisis [7].

Feb 20 2026 – William’s “evolution not revolution” modernization plan faces heightened scrutiny as Andrew’s scandal threatens the royal reputation [1].

Feb 20 2026 – The royal family maintains public engagements: Charles attends London Fashion Week, Camilla performs at a concert, and Anne tours a prison, signalling resilience [17].

Feb 20 2026 – U.S. lawmakers cite the 2023 Epstein Files Transparency Act and urge American accountability for powerful figures linked to Epstein [5].

Feb 20 2026 – President Donald Trump calls the arrest “very sad” for the royal family while on Air Force One [16].

Feb 21 2026 – Commentators liken the crisis to the 1936 abdication, noting it as the most serious challenge to the monarchy since Edward VIII’s resignation [17].

Feb 22 2026 – William returns from an official Saudi Arabia visit as half‑term starts, and his modernization agenda remains under pressure amid the fallout [1].

Apr 2026 (planned) – King Charles is scheduled for a state visit to the United States, a diplomatic event mentioned in the context of the ongoing scandal [16].

Post‑Feb 2026 (planned) – The UK government considers legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession, a move that would require consent from all Commonwealth realms [18].

1640s (historical) – The last senior royal arrest before Andrew occurs with the detention of King Charles I, underscoring the rarity of the 2026 event [10].

1936 (historical) – The abdication crisis of Edward VIII provides a historical parallel for the current monarchy‑wide challenge [17].