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Andrew Challenges Epstein-Linked Search Warrants in High Court
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is asking a court to cancel warrants police used to search two homes connected to him.
The warrants were issued on February 18, 2026.
Police arrested him the next day while investigating suspected misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
He was released later that day and has not been charged.
Andrew denies wrongdoing.
A private court hearing scheduled for Thursday is about whether some court documents should be kept from public view.
Police say their investigation is continuing.
A legal expert said that cancelling the warrants might not stop the investigation or mean police have to give up all the material they collected.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has applied for judicial review to quash search warrants issued on February 18, 2026.
Thames Valley Police searched his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor and his home at the Sandringham estate.
Police arrested him on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein; he was released that day and has not been charged.
A private hearing scheduled for Thursday concerns a police application to restrict access to court documents.
Andrew denies wrongdoing; legal expert Nick Vamos said that even if the warrants are quashed, the wider investigation may continue.
- Who
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is challenging warrants obtained by Thames Valley Police.
- What
- He has applied for judicial review to quash search warrants issued by a judge at the Central Criminal Court.
- Where
- The searches involved Royal Lodge in Windsor and a home at the Sandringham estate; the challenge is before the High Court in London.
- When
- The warrants were issued on February 18, 2026; Andrew was arrested on February 19, and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
- Why
- The warrants were used in searches connected to an investigation into suspected misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew's challenge
Police and legal perspective
Lawfulness of the warrants
Andrew's challenge
Andrew has applied for judicial review to quash the warrants and examine whether they were lawful.
Police and legal perspective
Thames Valley Police confirmed it is involved in legal proceedings concerning the warrants but said it could not comment further.
Effect on the investigation
Andrew's challenge
Andrew denies wrongdoing and is challenging the warrants used in searches connected to the investigation.
Police and legal perspective
Police say the investigation continues. Legal expert Nick Vamos said that even if a technical flaw led to the warrants being quashed, the wider investigation might continue and police might be allowed to retain the material.
Key facts
- Applicant
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
- Police force
- Thames Valley Police
- Warrant date
- February 18, 2026
- Arrest
- February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office
- Search locations
- Royal Lodge in Windsor and a home at the Sandringham estate
- Current status
- Released on the day of his arrest; not charged and remains under investigation
- Thursday hearing
- A private hearing concerning Thames Valley Police's application to restrict access to court documents
Quotes
Judiciary press office
The judiciary's press office, which confirmed the legal challenge.
“Whilst our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court. As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Even if there was some technical flaw with the original warrants, if that can be remedied then the Crown Court may simply allow the police to keep hold of all the material anyway.”
theprint.in
King Charles III
Britain’s king and Andrew’s older brother.
“the law must take its course”
NDTV
The judiciary’s press office
The judiciary’s office, which confirmed the nature of Andrew’s court application.
“the case concerns an application by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for a judicial review to quash search warrants issued by a judge at the Central Criminal Court on 18 February 2026”
NDTV
Sources
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