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Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rules

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A London judge ruled on October 8, 2026, that search warrants obtained by police for former Prince Andrew's homes were unlawful during investigations into his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The court decision follows a period of intense scrutiny regarding the legality of the searches, which were part of broader investigations into Epstein's connections to the royal family.

Key points

• A London judge ruled on October 8, 2026, that search warrants obtained by police for former Prince Andrew's homes were unlawful during investigations into his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
• The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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The ruling applies specifically to the search warrants for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties. Evidence covers the legal outcome and the arrest date; details regarding the specific nature of the misconduct charges or the full scope of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein remain unverified in the provided text.

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