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Carr, S., & Howie, M. (2026, October 8). Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor home search warrants were unlawful, says High Court judge. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-home-search-warrants-unlawful-b1300042.html
Carr, Stewart, and Mike Howie. “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor home search warrants were unlawful, says High Court judge.” Evening Standard, 8 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-home-search-warrants-unlawful-b1300042.html.
Carr, Stewart, and Mike Howie. “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor home search warrants were unlawful, says High Court judge.” Evening Standard, October 8, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/royals/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-home-search-warrants-unlawful-b1300042.html.
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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.
