Prince Andrew has taken Thames Valley Police to court, accusing the force of unlawfully arresting him and searching his properties as part of an investigation linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has asked the High Court to examine whether the warrants used by police to search his home at Sandringham and his residence in Windsor were legally issued.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the son of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned from 1952 until her death in September 2022, and the younger brother of King Charles III.
The prince was removed from royal duties after allegations emerged about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex offences involving underage girls. The decision paved the way for further legal scrutiny of Andrew’s conduct.
Andrew was arrested on February 19, 2026, on his 66th birthday while at Marsh Farm in Norfolk.
He was questioned by police for around 12 hours over allegations that he had misused his position of public trust. Although he was later released, the investigation continued.
The investigation began after allegations emerged that Andrew may have provided confidential information to Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.
Police are examining claims that Andrew provided Epstein with travel reports relating to visits to Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and China, as well as a confidential document concerning investment opportunities in Helmand, Afghanistan.
Andrew is also being investigated over allegations of misconduct during his time as a public official. In May 2026, Thames Valley Police said it had launched a wider investigation into his conduct in connection with sexual offences.