Prince Andrew Moves To Toss Evidence Gathered In Epstein-Related Raids

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launched legal action against Thames Valley Police, challenging the lawfulness of warrants used to search his homes in connection with an Epstein-related investigation.

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The former prince lodged a judicial review over the legality of search warrants executed in February at his home on the Sandringham Estate and his former residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor, according to The Telegraph.

A high court judge granted the application. A private High Court hearing will be held Thursday to decide whether documents related to the review should be released.

As part of their investigation, detectives spent days at Mountbatten-Windsor’s properties, removing documents and other items.

His legal team is challenging the legality of the warrants used to search his properties.

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Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of committing misconduct in public office on the day of his 66th birthday, shortly after material in the Epstein files appeared to show that he may have shared sensitive information. (RELATED: Famous Singer Says ‘Christian Nationalism’ Is ‘Biggest Threat’ To Democracy)

The Funeral Of The Duchess Of Kent LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Andrew, The Duke of York arrives for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo Aaron Chown – Pool/Getty Images)

Mountbatten-Windsor has long denied any wrongdoing.

“Whilst our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court,” Thames Valley Police said in a statement, according to The Telegraph.

The Washington Post reported that this is the first time a member of the Royal family has challenged the lawfulness of criminal proceedings against them since the 1649 trial of Charles I.

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