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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over arrest
His lawyers argue the warrants used to raid two residences may have been unlawful, while police seek to keep some court documents private.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launched a legal challenge against Thames Valley Police to quash search warrants used in his February arrest, with a private High Court hearing scheduled for Thursday before Mr Justice Hilliard.
- Police arrested the former Prince on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive government information with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as the United Kingdom's trade envoy.
- Lawyers are challenging the legality of warrants granted by an Old Bailey judge, which authorized raids on his Sandringham Estate residence and Royal Lodge; Mr Justice Hilliard will preside over the private hearing.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles will not finance this legal action, stating private support for his brother is not designated for legal defense; the former Prince receives a Royal Navy pension of about $26,400 annually.
- Thames Valley Police stated it is "engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court," arguing that releasing documents during the ongoing investigation could harm the case.
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King refuses to foot Andrew's legal bill
The King's private funds will not finance Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal action against the UK police force, reports say.
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