Prince Andrew has begun legal proceedings against Thames Valley Police, seeking a judicial review of warrants that led to searches of his properties and his arrest in connection with an investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
According to a report by The Telegraph, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, is challenging the legality of actions taken against him following his arrest in February.
He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation into allegations that government documents may have been passed to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the period when Andrew served as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.
Judicial review sought
The report says Andrew has asked a judge to determine whether the police action against him was lawful.
Reuters said it was unable to independently verify the newspaper's report.
Neither Thames Valley Police nor Buckingham Palace immediately responded to requests for comment.
Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing connected to Epstein and has previously said he regrets their friendship.
Search warrants challenged
According to The Telegraph, Andrew has applied for a judicial review of the warrants that allowed investigators to search:
- his residence at Sandringham
- his former home at Royal Lodge, Windsor
He was questioned by Thames Valley Police officers following his arrest.
Police have said they are investigating allegations that Andrew provided documents to Epstein during his time as a trade envoy.
Fall from royal duties
The second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II stepped back from official royal duties in 2019 because of his association with Epstein.
Last October, King Charles stripped him of his remaining royal titles and honours following further disclosures relating to the case.
Court hearing scheduled
Britain's Courts and Tribunals Service has confirmed that a hearing will take place on Thursday to examine Andrew's challenge.
A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service said the case concerns an application by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seeking to overturn search warrants issued by a judge at the Central Criminal Court on 18 February 2026.
The searches were carried out at Sandringham in eastern England and at his former residence in Windsor, west of London.
Source: ANA-MPA
