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A blunt joke believed to be aimed at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stunned the Oscars audience over the weekend. Since Andrew's arrest last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the former Duke of York has seen himself become the butt of many jokes, and it seems the Oscars were no different.

Just minutes into the ceremony, host Conan O'Brien made a joke that seemed aimed at the former prince, although he did not reference Andrew by name.

The comedian joked: "For the first time since 2012, there are no British actors nominated."

As reported by GB News, he then added: "A British spokesperson said: 'Yeah, well at least we arrest our paedophiles.'"

The crowd in LA at the ceremony clapped after a brief, shocked silence.

It is believed the comment was aimed at Andrew's arrest, even though the arrest has no connection to any allegation of sexual misconduct.

Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, especially regarding his past friendship with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Since he was arrested last month, on his 66th birthday, Andrew has kept a low profile.

He was last seen being driven back into his temporary Wood Farm home on the Sandringham Estate after his day in custody.

While members of his staff have been seen since, including walking his dogs, he has not been spotted.