# Prince Andrew sues police over Epstein arrest

> Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest based on documents released by the US Justice Department.
- Title: Prince Andrew sues police over Epstein arrest · Daily Maverick
- Summary: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest based on documents released by the US Justice Department…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-05-former-prince-andrew-takes-police-to-court-over-epstein-files-arrest-telegraph-says
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-05T11:22:55+00:00
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- Topics: andrew mountbatten-windsor, thames valley police, jeffrey epstein, judicial review, buckingham palace, news, politics
## Prince Andrew sues over arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles' younger brother, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in office.
## Arrest linked to Epstein files
The arrest was based on documents released by the US Justice Department on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of leaking government documents to Epstein.
## Trade envoy role under scrutiny
Mountbatten-Windsor worked as a special representative for trade between two thousand one and two thousand eleven. Police were investigating allegations he passed documents to Epstein during this period.
## Challenging police search warrants
Mountbatten-Windsor has lodged a judicial review challenging the search warrants that allowed police to raid his home on the Sandringham Estate and his former residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
## Denies wrongdoing, regrets friendship
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and said he regrets their friendship. He was questioned all day by Thames Valley Police detectives after being detained.
## Royal duties stripped away
Mountbatten-Windsor was forced to quit all official royal duties in two thousand nineteen over his ties with Epstein. He was stripped of his titles and honours last October by his older brother, King Charles.
## Key takeaway

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is challenging Thames Valley Police in court over his arrest for suspected misconduct related to leaked Epstein documents.