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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges search warrants used in February arrest

A High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday over police searches linked to an ongoing misconduct investigation.

Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 18:52 UTC3 reports

The short version

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor filed a claim in London's High Court challenging search warrants executed by Thames Valley Police at two of his residences.[Associated Press]
The searches followed his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.[Associated Press]
Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation after 11 hours of questioning and remains neither charged nor exonerated.[Associated Press]
A High Court hearing on the challenge is set for Thursday while the police investigation continues.[The Guardian · BBC News · Associated Press]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lodged a legal claim in the High Court in London contesting the legality of search warrants executed at two of his residences.[Associated Press]
The warrants were carried out following his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over claims he passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as trade envoy.[Associated Press]
Mountbatten-Windsor was questioned by police for 11 hours before being released under investigation.[Associated Press]
Thames Valley Police confirmed they are involved in legal proceedings concerning the warrants obtained from the Central Criminal Court.[The Guardian · BBC News]
A High Court hearing concerning the claim has been scheduled for Thursday.[Associated Press]

The outcome of the misconduct investigation remains unresolved, leaving Mountbatten-Windsor neither formally charged nor exonerated.[Associated Press]

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