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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues police over Epstein-related search warrants

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Howie, M. (2026, October 5). Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues police over Epstein-related search warrants. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/andrew-legal-action-thames-valley-police-searches-epstein-b1299528.html

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as the Duke of York, is suing Thames Valley Police regarding search warrants issued during an investigation into his alleged misconduct in public office. The hearing to address a police bid to restrict access to court documents will take place on Thursday at 2pm before Mr Justice Hilliard at the High Court. Andrew was arrested on February 19 and interviewed under caution, but he has since been released under investigation.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has initiated a legal challenge against Thames Valley Police (TVP) over search warrants that led to his February 2023 arrest. The former Duke of York was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office following the release of documents suggesting he shared sensitive information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as UK’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.

Police searched Mountbatten-Windsor's properties at Marsh Farm in Norfolk and Royal Lodge in Windsor, removing numerous documents and items. He was held for nearly 12 hours before being released under investigation. Now, he is seeking a judge to assess the lawfulness of these search warrants through a judicial review.

This marks the first time since King Charles I's trial in 1649 that a royal has challenged criminal proceedings against them. The hearing, set for Thursday, will determine if details about the judicial review can be made public.

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The former Duke of York was arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. asserted

he → arrest → envoy

The Telegraph previously reported that Andrew has been granted permission to challenge whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in February. asserted

Police → report → February

On Monday, a judicial spokesperson confirmed that a hearing in Andrew’s legal claim is due to take place at 2pm on Thursday at the High Court, before Mr Justice Hilliard. uncertain

hearing → confirm → Hilliard

The spokesperson said the hearing will concern a bid by Thames Valley Police to restrict access to court documents, with the hearing to begin in private. asserted

hearing → say → documents

It is not known whether Andrew will attend the hearing. asserted

Andrew → know → hearing

Andrew was arrested on February 19 and interviewed under caution before being released under investigation. asserted

Andrew → arrest → investigation

The legal definition of misconduct in a public office can include a wide range of conduct – including sharing confidential financial information, financial misconduct, wilful neglect of duty, and sexual misconduct. asserted

definition → include → duty

It also covers corruption and improper interference, conflict of interest, perverting the course of justice, dishonesty or fraudulent conduct, and misconduct leading to personal gain. asserted

It → cover → gain

Late last year, the King stripped his brother of both his right to be a prince and his dukedom over his association with Epstein. asserted

King → strip → Epstein

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