Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest
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- The Guardian Worldseen 5 Oct, 17:06description edited
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Former prince to challenge whether Thames Valley police acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley police in an effort to quash search warrants that led to his arrest, with a private high court hearing to take place on Thursday, a judicial spokesperson has said. The former Duke of York has been granted permission to challenge whether the force acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in February. His...Former prince to challenge whether Thames Valley police acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action against Thames Valley police to challenge the legality of search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year, a judicial spokesperson has said. A private high court hearing is due to take place before Mr Justice Hilliard on Thursday to determine whether documents related to the the former Duke of York’s call for a judicial review can be...
- ABC News (Australia)seen 5 Oct, 17:06headline rewritten
Breaking: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over Epstein files arrestAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over Epstein files arrest - The Guardian Worldseen 6 Oct, 02:34headline rewritten
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raidsAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against police and Old Bailey over Epstein raids - South China Morning Postseen 6 Oct, 02:34description edited
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Britain’s disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge “to quash search warrants” obtained by police ahead of his arrest earlier this year, the judiciary has confirmed. The London court was set to hold a private hearing on Thursday, the judiciary said in a statement on Monday, as King Charles’ brother challenged Thames Valley Police over searches of his former and current homes on royal estates. The force arrested the 66-year-old on his birthday on...Britain’s disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge over search warrants for his royal homes issued before his February arrest, Britain’s judiciary confirmed on Monday, in an unprecedented royal move in modern times. The judiciary confirmed the High Court was to hold a private hearing on Thursday, as King Charles’ brother challenges Thames Valley Police over the searches in Windsor, west of London, and Sandringham, eastern England. The force arrested the...
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The former Duke of York is launching a bid to quash search warrants which led to his arrestThe former prince is taking police who nicked him on his birthday to court alleging their search warrants were illegal
- El País (Spain)seen 9 Oct, 18:44description edited
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Según ha informado el Patrimonio de la Corona, que administra los bienes públicos del rey Carlos III, tiene derecho a la compensación porque renunció al contrato de arrendamiento con más de 50 años de antelación, algo a lo que fue obligado por el monarca por sus vínculos con el pederasta Jeffrey EpsteinEsta compensación, que según el Patrimonio de la Corona le corresponde por renunciar al arrendamiento con más de 50 años de antelación, se ha descontado de los 1,8 millones de libras que debía por reparaciones en la mansión, y cuyo restante, según la prensa británica, ha pagado el rey Carlos III de sus fondos privados
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The allegations against Mountbatten-Windsor came to light when the U.S. Justice Department released millions of pages of documents from its investigation into sex trafficking by Epstein.The allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor came to light when the U.S. Justice Department released millions of pages of documents from its investigation into sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.
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Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- nzherald.co.nz22:18first to report
A private High Court hearing will consider releasing review documents.
Mon, 5 October 2026
31 reports- sbs.com.au01:18
The King's brother is contesting police searches of his homes relating to his arrest.
- The Hill01:31
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly sued Thames Valley Police over his February arrest related to his alleged providing of confidential information to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The man formerly known as Prince Andrew asked a U.K. judge to determine whether officers acted lawfully toward him when they took him into custody nearly eight months ago,...
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:29
ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor, brat kralja Charlesa, tuži policiju zbog uhićenja u veljači. Uhićen je zbog sumnje da je odavao dokumente Jeffreyju Epsteinu dok je bio trgovinski predstavnik.
- ABC News (Australia)07:39edited after publishing
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Breaking: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action over Epstein files arrestAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against police over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files earlier this year.
- dailyadvertiser.com.au08:05
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Andrew, the former Duke of York, has been granted permission to challenge whether police acted lawfully over the...
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- thecourier.com.au5 Oct, 08:05their copy
- northerndailyleader.com.au5 Oct, 11:13their copy
- yasstribune.com.au5 Oct, 11:13their copy
- dailyliberal.com.au5 Oct, 11:13their copy
- theadvocate.com.au5 Oct, 11:13their copy
- newindianexpress.com08:19
LONDON: Britain's disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge "to quash search warrants" obtained by police ahead o
- Google News - Top Stories08:44
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest CNN Ex-Prince Andrew Files Legal Challenge Over Police Searches, Arrest In Epstein Case Forbes Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches NPR Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raids The Guardian Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over Epstein files arrest Reuters
- Le Monde (France)08:49
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, frère du roi Charles III, avait été arrêté et placé en garde à vue pendant plusieurs heures en début d’année, après des révélations concernant ses liens avec le criminel sexuel américain, mort en 2019 en prison.
- ABC (Spain)08:58
El expríncipe Andrés ha presentado este lunes un recurso ante la Justicia británica contra los registros llevados a cabo por la Policía en febrero cuando fue arrestado en relación con el caso Epstein , según ha adelantado el diario 'The Telegraph'. Su intención es que un juez revise las órdenes de registro que permitieron a la policía entrar a su hogar en Sandringham y en el Royal Lodge de Windsor.El que fuera Duque de York busca anular las órdenes de registro emitidas por un juez del Tribunal...
- The Guardian World09:00edited after publishing ×2
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raidsFormer prince to challenge whether Thames Valley force and central criminal court of England and Wales acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action against Thames Valley police and the central criminal court to challenge the legality of search warrants that led to his arrest this year, a judicial spokesperson has said. A private high court hearing is scheduled to take place before Mr Justice Hilliard on Thursday to determine whether documents...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)09:02
Der frühere Prinz Andrew will sich juristisch gegen polizeiliche Maßnahmen rund um seine Festnahme im Epstein-Skandal wehren. Der 66-Jährige war ein enger Freund des US-Sexualstraftäters.
- South China Morning Post09:07edited after publishing
Britain’s disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a legal challenge over search warrants for his royal homes issued before his February arrest, Britain’s judiciary confirmed on Monday, in an unprecedented royal move in modern times. The judiciary confirmed the High Court was to hold a private hearing on Thursday, as King Charles’ brother challenges Thames Valley Police over the searches in Windsor, west of London, and Sandringham, eastern England. The force arrested the...
- NYT World09:42
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over the warrants used to search two properties after his arrest in February, as part of a British investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Polsat News (Poland)09:49
Były książę Andrzej Mountbatten-Windsor pozwał policję w sprawie aresztowania i przeszukania jego rezydencji. Brat króla Karola III zarzuca funkcjonariuszom nadużycie pełnomocnictw. Sprawa dotyczy domniemanego ujawnienia rządowych dokumentów Jeffreyowi Epsteinowi.
- Google News - Top Stories10:01
Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches NPR Former Prince Andrew Sues UK Police After Arrest Linked to Epstein Investigation The New York Times Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences Los Angeles Times Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest CNN Ex-prince Andrew takes police to court over search warrants linked to Epstein Reuters
- NPR News10:01
A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.
- N1 Info (Croatia)10:23
Brat kralja Charlesa Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pokrenuo je pravni postupak protiv policije Thames Valleyja kako bi osporio zakonitost naloga za pretr
- Al Jazeera English10:38
A London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges Thames Valley Police.
- El País (Spain)12:10
El expríncipe está acusado de conducta desleal en el ejercicio de sus funciones públicas como representante especial para el comercio del Reino entre 2001 y 2011, cuando presuntamente envió al fallecido pederasta documentos gubernamentales confidenciales
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:33
Brat brytyjskiego króla Karola III wytoczył proces policji w związku z rewizjami w jego posiadłościach. Śledztwo dotyczy kontaktów Andrzeja Mountbatten-Windsora z przestępcą seksualnym Jeffreyem Epsteinem. "Sojusznicy podejrzewają, że decyzję o aresztowaniu zaaranżowano, by go upokorzyć" - donosi prasa.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:36
Andrea Mountbatten-Windsor ha avviato un’azione legale nei confronti della polizia inglese che lo ha arrestato in febbraio, per chiedere alla Corte di accertare che l’azione compiuta fosse legittima. Era l’alba del 19 febbraio di quest’anno, giorno del 66esimo compleanno del fratello sventurato di re Carlo III quando la Thames Valley Police faceva irruzione nella casa […] L'articolo Dagli Epstein Files all’aula di tribunale: l’ex principe Andrea non ci sta e porta davanti ai giudici la polizia...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:03
Former prince seeks judicial review of Thames Valley Police warrants that led to his arrest over misconduct in public office
- stratford-herald.com15:17
The former Duke of York is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over search warrants, with a hearing set to take place on Thursday.
- Google News - Top Stories15:57
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes police to court over search warrants The Washington Post Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest CNN Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences NBC News Ex-prince Andrew takes police to court over search warrants linked to Epstein reuters.com Former Prince Andrew Sues UK Police After Arrest Linked to Epstein Investigation The New York Times
- express.co.uk16:10
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is seeking to quash the search warrants issued which led to his arrest in February.
- dailystar.co.uk16:26edited after publishing
The former prince is taking police who nicked him on his birthday to court alleging their search warrants were illegal
- PBS NewsHour16:26
If the court rules in his favor, it could prevent authorities from using evidence found during the searches in any prosecution.
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- theitem.com5 Oct, 15:14their copy
- lbc.co.uk16:33
The former Duke of York is challenging whether search warrants obtained by Thames Valley Police which led to his arrest were lawful
- tportal (Croatia)17:29
Problemi za bivšeg princa koji se sad odaziva na ime Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor dobili su novu pravnu dimenziju
- bbc.co.uk17:30
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in February.
- morningstaronline.co.uk17:30
THE former duke of York is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police in a bid to quash search warrants which led to his arrest, a judicial spokesperson said today.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office.His arrest followed allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy.
Tue, 6 October 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World06:44
Former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest in February Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned not to use the king’s private money to fund his legal action against Thames Valley police. The former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest, with a private high court hearing due to take place on Thursday. Continue reading...
- El País (Spain)10:08
El Palacio de Buckingham se ha desmarcado del proceso judicial del hermano del monarca, con el que pretende determinar si fueron legales las órdenes de detención y de registro que permitieron a los detectives entrar a sus residencias en febrero
- radaronline.com12:00
King Charles allegedly refuses to shield Andrew as he faces fresh scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein.
- newsweek.com18:25
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suing the British police may make King Charles look "weak," an expert told Newsweek.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)08:40
ROBERT De Niro javno je kritizirao Andrewa Mountbatten-Windsora, bivšeg britanskog princa i vojvodu od Yorka, zbog njegove povezanosti s osuđenim seksualnim prijestupnikom Jeffreyjem Epsteinom.
Thu, 8 October 2026
19 reports- cootamundraherald.com.au02:28
The UK High Court will hold its first hearing on the legal challenge by former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor...
2 reprints
- katherinetimes.com.au8 Oct, 02:28their copy
- yasstribune.com.au8 Oct, 02:28their copy
- dailystar.co.uk09:48
Any impression we may have had that the exiled former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living an uncomfortable life appears to have been dispelled, with claims he's now "turned a corner"
- Google News - Top Stories13:42
Police accept Andrew search warrants were unlawful, court hears BBC Judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince Andrew were unlawful KCCI Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules The Guardian Ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error Reuters Warrants to Raid Former Prince Andrew Were Unlawful, Court Says Bloomberg.com
- ABC (Spain)13:45
La Policía británica ha admitido este jueves que las órdenes para registrar las propiedades vinculadas al hermano menor del Rey Carlos, Andrés Mountbatten-Windsor , fueron concendidas de forma ilegal y deben ser anuladas .El hermano menor del Rey Carlos fue detenido en febrero como sospechoso de conducta indebida en el ejercicio de un cargo público, y los agentes llevaron a cabo registros en propiedades situadas en Sandringham, al este de Inglaterra, y en Windsor.Sin embargo, el expríncipe...
- ABC News (Australia)13:46
Police have been forced to accept warrants they used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes earlier this year were unlawful.
- NYT World14:06
A judge in London said that a “significant error” had been made in the granting of search warrants in an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
- centralwesterndaily.com.au14:13
UK police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and seized his property have agreed the search warrants...
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- bendigoadvertiser.com.au8 Oct, 14:13their copy
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:21
Andrea ha vinto la sua causa contro la polizia che il 19 febbraio scorso lo aveva posto in stato di fermo e, soprattutto, che aveva condotto le perquisizioni nella sua residenza presso Sandringham e nel Royal Lodge, dove l’ex duca aveva trascorso i suoi ultimi vent’anni insieme alla ex moglie Sarah Ferguson. L’Alta Corte di […] L'articolo L’ex principe Andrea esulta, ha vinto la causa contro la polizia che l’ha arrestato e ha perquisito la sua casa: “La legislazione applicata non era quella...
- Google News - Top Stories14:42
Ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error Reuters Warrants used to search Andrew's homes were unlawful, court says BBC Former Prince Andrew wins legal dispute over search warrants after Epstein-linked misconduct arrest NBC News Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules The Guardian Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court Says The New York Times
- Le Monde (France)14:44
La Haute Cour de Londres avait déjà annulé en juillet les mandats de perquisition visant Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Elle a toutefois précisé que cette décision « ne met pas fin à l’enquête, ni ne signifie que l’ensemble de l’enquête était illégal ».
- nbcnews.com14:52edited after publishing
The allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor came to light when the U.S. Justice Department released millions of pages of documents from its investigation into sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.
- ČT24 (Czechia)15:20
Bývalý britský princ a bratr krále Karla III. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor uspěl v soudním sporu o zrušení příkazů k domovním prohlídkám poté, co policie uznala jejich nezákonnost. Domovní prohlídky byly spojeny s jeho únorovým zadržením v kauze zesnulého amerického sexuálního delikventa Jeffreyho Epsteina. Podle londýnské policie vyšetřování pokračuje, napsala ve čtvrtek agentura Reuters.
- South China Morning Post15:20
British police on Thursday said that search warrants they secured to search properties linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been issued unlawfully and must be quashed, but that the investigation into King Charles’ younger brother was continuing. Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February, linked to his relationship with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and searches were carried out at properties in Sandringham, eastern England,...
- Google News - Top Stories15:23
Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court Says The New York Times Police accept Andrew search warrants were unlawful, court hears BBC Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules The Guardian Ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error Reuters Former Prince Andrew wins legal dispute over search warrants after Epstein-linked misconduct arrest NBC News
- geo.tv15:48
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has scored a major victory over Thames Valley Police as the force admitted in a bombshell fresh statement that its search warrants were unlawful, reaching an agreement.A High Court judge has...
- Al Jazeera English15:53
London-based judge says error 'does not bring investigation to an end' as police probe disgraced former royal.
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- aljazeera.com8 Oct, 15:53their copy
- The Guardian World16:23
Judge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won his legal challenge against Thames Valley police over search warrants that led to his arrest. The former prince brought a judicial review of the legality of the force’s actions and those of the central criminal court, which granted the warrants. Continue reading...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:55
Ex-Prince Andrew arrested by Thames Valley Police in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to sharing of confidential material with Epstein
- lbc.co.uk21:39
LBC was told it was "obviously embarrassing " for Thames Valley Police but that the probe will remain ongoing
Fri, 9 October 2026
8 reports- South China Morning Post11:40
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has benefited from £302,000 (US$399,000) in compensation after he was forced to end his mansion lease early over revelations about his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, Charles stripped Mountbatten-Windsor of his title of prince and forced him out of his Windsor home, as the royal family sought distance from the Epstein scandal. Mountbatten-Windsor was later arrested on suspicion of...
- El País (Spain)12:20edited after publishing
Esta compensación, que según el Patrimonio de la Corona le corresponde por renunciar al arrendamiento con más de 50 años de antelación, se ha descontado de los 1,8 millones de libras que debía por reparaciones en la mansión, y cuyo restante, según la prensa británica, ha pagado el rey Carlos III de sus fondos privados
- express.co.uk12:31
Blimey
- The Guardian World13:09
Ex-prince was granted £302,000 in compensation for early end of lease and king has reportedly contributed to costs Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faced a £1.8m bill to cover repair and restoration of his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor after the lease was officially surrendered. But the former prince was granted £302,000 in compensation for giving up the lease early on the 98-acre property, meaning his total costs came to £1.5m. Continue reading...
- ABC (Spain)13:13
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor de Gran Bretaña, antes conocido simplemente como el Príncipe Andrés , ha recibido una indemnización de 356.000 euros tras verse obligado a renunciar antes de tiempo -por orden de su hermano, Carlos de Inglaterra- al contrato de arrendamiento de la que fue su mansión durante mucho tiempo antes de caer en desgracia por su relación con el delincuente sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein.El Crown Estate, que es el organismo que gestiona el patrimonio de la Corona, acaba de...
- ABC News (Australia)14:57
The former prince was forced to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge after public outcry over his relationship with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- N1 Info (Croatia)15:24
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, mlađi brat britanskog kralja Karla, primio je 302.000 funti nakon što je prijevremeno raskinuo ugovor o najmu svoje rezide
- hola.com18:59
Ex-Prince Andrew officially gives up Royal Lodge as King Charles loans him $2 million for repairs. Inside the costly royal exit and what's next for the mansion
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- aol.co.uk15:09
The former Duke of York reportedly thinks his nephew gets treated better than him by the royals.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- newcastleherald.com.au23:58
UK police investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor claim he could have destroyed key evidence if he was warned before raids...
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- hellomagazine.com07:22
The former Duke of York was arrested on 19th February by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office