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UPDATED Oct 8, 2026 at 10:16 AM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor wins warrant challenge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Thames Valley Police accepted in a London court on Thursday that warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes in February were unlawful. He brought legal action over the searches, which took place after his arrest as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office during his 2001–2011 tenure as UK trade commissioner; he has not been charged.
WHO: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police
WHAT: Thames Valley Police accepted that the search warrants used at Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes were unlawful.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026
WHERE: London, United Kingdom
WHY: Mountbatten-Windsor brought legal action challenging warrants used in searches connected to the police investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.
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