# Prince Andrew wins court battle over unlawful police searches

> UK police accept search warrants used against the King's brother in February were unlawful, but the investigation continues.
- Title: Prince Andrew wins court battle over unlawful police searches
- Summary: UK police accept search warrants used against the King's brother in February were unlawful, but the investigation continues. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a…
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/warrants-used-to-search-mountbatten-windsor-homes-ruled-unlawful/107241214
- Published: 2026-10-08T13:46:26+00:00
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- Topics: breaking, andrew mountbatten-windsor, thames valley police, high court of england and wales, search warrants, misconduct in public office, news, politics
## Prince Andrew wins warrant ruling
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court battle on Thursday after UK police accepted search warrants used against him in February were unlawful.
## What the warrants covered
Thames Valley Police searched Mountbatten-Windsor's homes at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and Royal Lodge near Windsor in February, taking documents and electronic devices.
## Investigation continues despite ruling
Police gave incorrect information to a judge when applying for the warrants at the Old Bailey. The investigation into alleged misconduct in public office between two thousand one and two thousand eleven continues.
## Key takeaway

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court ruling that police search warrants executed at his homes in February were unlawful, though the investigation into alleged misconduct in public office continues.