Former Prince Andrew Challenges Warrants for Home Searches in Epstein Probe

Former Prince Andrew challenges warrants that led to searches of his residences as part of the Epstein investigation. Legal battle unfolds in London.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — LONDON, United Kingdom — Former Prince Andrew has filed a legal challenge against the warrants that authorized searches of his residences earlier this year, as British police investigated allegations related to his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor submitted a claim to the High Court in London, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday. The former prince is seeking to quash the warrants, which were used during an investigation into his alleged misconduct in public office.

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The searches took place in February when Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the U.K.’s trade envoy. Although he was released under investigation, the case has raised significant scrutiny and marked the first time in nearly four centuries that a senior British royal was placed under arrest.

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