Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has filed a legal challenge in the High Court seeking to overturn search warrants executed by Thames Valley Police during his arrest in February. The warrants authorized searches of properties on the Sandringham Estate and at Royal Lodge in Windsor as part of an investigation into misconduct in public office related to his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. He was questioned for several hours, released the same day, and remains under investigation. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and stated he regrets his friendship with Epstein.

A private hearing is scheduled before Mr Justice Hilliard to address both the challenge to the warrants and a bid by Thames Valley Police to restrict access to court documents. The judiciary confirmed the filing and the upcoming hearing. Thames Valley Police stated that their investigation continues and declined further comment due to ongoing legal proceedings.

The allegations stem from documents released by the US Justice Department as part of its investigation into Epstein's sex trafficking and connections to wealthy individuals. Andrew's relationship with Epstein has been a source of controversy for over a decade, leading to his stepping back from royal duties in 2019. In late 2025, King Charles III stripped his brother of his royal titles and dukedom due to his continued association with Epstein, who died in a New York prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges. The government has reportedly considered legislation to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession. This legal challenge marks the first time a member of the British royal family has contested the lawfulness of criminal proceedings against them since the 17th century.

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