Justice · London, United Kingdom · October 9, 2026

UK judge quashes search warrants for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes

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

A High Court judge quashed search warrants used by Thames Valley Police at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes, citing errors in the applications and in the handling of legally protected material.

Why it matters

The ruling is a setback for a police investigation involving a former senior royal.

Background

The former Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles amid scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police have been investigating matters connected to him.

The story so far

1. Oct 8High Court quashes search warrants on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes
2. Oct 9UK judge quashes search warrants for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes

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Sources

• AP ↗October 8, 2026

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