Justice · London, United Kingdom · October 8, 2026

High Court quashes search warrants on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

Judge Nicholas Hilliard quashed warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes. He found errors in Thames Valley Police's applications and in how legally protected material was considered.

Why it matters

The decision is a setback for a high-profile police investigation involving a former royal.

Background

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew and brother of King Charles III, was stripped of his royal titles amid scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Sources

• AP ↗October 8, 2026

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