What we know as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over his arrest

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5 Oct 2026 • 3:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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What we know as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over his arrest

  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police to quash search warrants used during his arrest.
  • A private High Court hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon before Mr Justice Hilliard.
  • The legal challenge concerns warrants issued by the Old Bailey to raid his Sandringham Estate residence and former Windsor home, Royal Lodge.
  • Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office regarding allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Thames Valley Police confirmed ongoing legal proceedings regarding the warrants while their investigation into misconduct in public office continues.

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