Beatrice's teacher arrested

Jan 10, 2007, 13:40 GMT

A teacher at Britain's Princess Beatrice's school has been arrested on suspicion of being an internet paedophile.

Beatrice, 18, was said be "shocked and upset" to discover her history teacher, Richard Findley, had been arrested last Friday (05.01.07).

The 42-year-old teacher worked at St George's School in Ascot, Berkshire, where the princess is studying for her A-Levels.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "The princess is particularly upset because she thought Richard Findley was a good teacher.

"A lot of children were very fond of him."

Findley, who has been head of history at the school since September, was arrested on suspicion of trying to ‘incite a child to engage in sexual activity'. He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, broke the news to daughter Beatrice, after being informed by royal protection officers guarding the young princess.

Beatrice has attended the £6,000-a-term school, where she is head girl, since 2000.

Headmistress Caroline Jordan confirmed an employee at the school had been suspended.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "A 42-year-old man was arrested by the Met's Paedophile Unit. It followed a proactive investigation by child protection detectives. He was bailed to return on March 5th."

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