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Police feared Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might delay property access by claiming King owned his home
Overview
Legal documents reveal that Thames Valley Police feared Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor or his legal team might delay police entry to his Sandringham home by claiming the property belonged to the King. The force sought search warrants ahead of his February arrest for suspected misconduct in public office, concerned that any delay would risk the loss of evidence. While a High Court judge recently ruled that the search warrants used were unlawful, Mountbatten-Windsor remains under police investigation.
Key points
- Thames Valley Police were concerned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might argue his Sandringham home belonged to King Charles to delay police entry.
- Officers feared delays could lead to the loss of crucial evidence during their investigation.
- Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following the US publication of material linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Legal documents show police were searching for paperwork, diaries, electronic devices, and records related to his time as trade envoy and his links to Epstein.
- A High Court judge recently ruled that the search warrants used by police were unlawful, though the criminal investigation remains ongoing.