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Raids on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, High Court rules, but police vow probe will press on 'at pace'

From the Newshound archive · first published 9 October 2026.

Raids on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, High Court rules, but police vow probe will press on 'at pace'

Thames Valley Police has admitted its officers used unlawful search warrants when they raided Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Sandringham and Royal Lodge properties in February, with Mr Justice Hilliard ruling a "significant error was made in the application for and grant of the search warrants." The criminal investigation into alleged misconduct in public office nonetheless continues, with police insisting they are pursuing all lines of enquiry. A friend of the former duke said allies are "delighted" he has "finally decided to fight his corner" after 15 years under fire without charge.

Police are now fighting to RETAIN the unlawfully seized material, with a private hearing set for 2027 to decide if they can keep it.

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday in February, questioned for 12 hours, and released under investigation over claims he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as UK trade envoy.

King Charles's private funds will not be used to finance his brother's legal action against Thames Valley Police.

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