Andrew Mountbatten Windsor challenges police search warrants in High Court

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police to quash search warrants that led to his arrest in February. The Journal and The Guardian both reported that a judicial spokesperson confirmed a private High Court hearing will take place on Thursday. [1][2]

According to The Guardian, the private hearing is due to take place before Mr Justice Hilliard. The Journal reported that the former Duke of York was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as trade envoy for the United Kingdom. [1][2]

The Journal and The Hill both reported that Mountbatten-Windsor was interviewed under caution following his arrest in February. The Journal noted that The Telegraph previously reported he had received permission to challenge whether police acted lawfully during the searches. [1][3]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and a younger brother of King Charles III. [9]