Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Summary
Police feared that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might try to delay their search of his home by saying the property belonged to King Charles. Legal documents revealed that police sought warrants to enter his homes quickly to avoid losing evidence during their investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Last week, a court ruled that the warrants police used were unlawful.Key Facts
- Police believed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could argue the home was owned by King Charles, which might slow down their search.
- They applied for search warrants to prevent any delays in accessing his homes at Sandringham and Windsor.
- The investigation is linked to documents from the US Department of Justice about Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Police wanted to collect paperwork, electronic devices, and other evidence related to Andrew’s role as UK trade envoy and Epstein connections.
- The search at Royal Lodge lasted from 18 to 24 February.
- Andrew was arrested on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was interviewed at a police station before being released under investigation.
- Last week, a court ruled that the search warrants used by police were unlawful.
- Andrew has denied wrongdoing in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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