• Restrictions bar former Prince Andrew from horse riding
• Arrested and released after questioning on Thursday

British reports say Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, son of the UK royal family, has been barred from horse riding following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct while serving in an official role.

A UK newspaper reported that royal aides warned him that appearing on horseback during the investigation would create a “bad image.”

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday, his 66th birthday, by Thames Valley Police, questioned for 11 hours, and then allowed to return to his new home at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate.

He faces accusations of sharing confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as the UK’s trade envoy, according to sources.

A source told the newspaper: “Since his arrest last week, he has been banned from horse riding. They believe being seen smiling on a horse would look bad. But it was one of the few things he truly enjoyed—what will he do with his time now?”

The restrictions are a heavy blow for the former prince, known for his love of horse riding, who was seen on horseback shortly after being stripped of his titles last year.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

Meanwhile, the UK government is preparing to release documents related to his appointment as trade envoy after Parliament unanimously approved a Liberal Democrat motion for public disclosure, including any correspondence or assessments from Peter Mandelson covering his 2001–2011 tenure.

During a Commons session on Tuesday, MPs from all parties criticized the former prince. Conservative minister Alex Burghart noted the “possible influence of Epstein” in his 2001 appointment.

Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant, serving under Sir Keir Starmer, described Andrew as a “rude, arrogant, entitled man” constantly seeking to “enhance his personal status and financial interests.”

Mountbatten-Windsor has strongly denied any wrongdoing with Epstein but has not commented on recent developments.

Police announced Tuesday evening that their search of his former residence, the Royal Lodge in Berkshire, has concluded after nearly a week-long investigation.

Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Officers have now left the Berkshire property, concluding the search that began after the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday. We recognize the significant public interest, and the investigation continues. It is essential investigators have time and space to complete their work. Updates will be provided when appropriate, but not likely soon.”