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Andrew claims police took personal items during raid
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor says officers removed private material as he seeks to overturn warrants tied to his arrest, with a High Court hearing set for Thursday.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will appear at the High Court on Thursday for a private hearing before Mr Justice Hilliard to challenge search warrants executed at his Sandringham and Royal Lodge residences.
Arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year, the former Duke faces allegations of misconduct in public office involving sensitive information allegedly shared with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as Britain's trade envoy.
Mountbatten-Windsor instructed lawyers after discovering officers allegedly removed "private and confidential material unconnected to the criminal investigation" during raids at his temporary Wood Farm residence, according to the Telegraph.
Buckingham Palace sources clarified that while the King provides a private annual stipend, this money cannot fund the legal battle against Thames Valley Police, signaling clear distancing from the proceedings.
Thames Valley Police stated it would be "inappropriate for us to comment further" regarding ongoing legal proceedings tied to warrants obtained from the Central Criminal Court, citing the active litigation.