Police Feared Andrew Would Claim King's Permission Needed to Block Search Warrants, Court Filings Show
Documents show detectives feared evidence could be lost if they had to seek royal permission before searching Andrew’s homes, according to court papers.
- Detectives feared seeking permission from Buckingham Palace to search premises would cause delays, so Thames Valley Police proceeded with raids on the Sandringham Estate and Royal Lodge in February.
- The Duke was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as Special Representative for Trade and Investment.
- Documents revealed police told the Old Bailey that "AMW or his legal team may seek to advance that the property belongs to someone else and that separate legal permission should be sought," potentially frustrating the search.
- Mr Justice Hilliard said last week that the Duke and Thames Valley Police reached an "agreement" that the warrants were unlawful, though police launched a bid to retain evidence gathered during the February searches.
- A High Court hearing scheduled for 2027 will address the Duke's opposition to retaining the evidence, as the former prince remains under investigation following his interview under caution.
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