Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and brother of King Charles, is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over a search warrant relating to his February arrest.
As first reported WireMountbatten-Windsor – who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following the release of the Epstein files – has submitted a judicial review in relation to the search warrant which allowed police to examine her Sandringham estate home and former residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Thames Valley Police confirmed, “We are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to the warrant obtained before the Central Criminal Court.” BBC News. “As these legal proceedings are still ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”
A private court hearing will be held on Thursday to consider Mountbatten-Windsor’s request.
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on her 66th birthday on February 19 as part of their investigation into a complaint alleging that the former prince shared confidential material with the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. He was later released under investigation.
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of her royal titles last year over her relationship with Epstein, and was mentioned and depicted several times in the more than 3 million pages of the Epstein files, which were released by the US Justice Department in February. The former prince, who had a long-standing friendship with Epstein and maintained contact with him after he was convicted of procuring a child for prostitution in 2008, has previously apologized and denied any wrongdoing.
In a statement following Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, King Charles said: “I have learned with deep concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is a full, fair and proper process by which this matter is investigated in the proper way and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, he has our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me say clearly: let the law take its course. As this process continues, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this matter, I and my family will continue our duty and service to you all.