Prince Andrew initiates legal action against Thames Valley Police

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has launched a judicial review challenging the actions taken by the Thames Valley Police. The legal proceedings concern his arrest in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a move stemming from an investigation into documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The investigation focuses on allegations that the Prince leaked government documents to Epstein while serving as the UK’s special representative for international trade between 2001 and 2011. As part of his legal challenge, Andrew is questioning the legality of his arrest and the search warrants that allowed authorities to raid his residence at the Sandringham estate and his former home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor. While Reuters has not independently verified the initial report from the Telegraph, the Prince continues to deny any wrongdoing regarding his former association with Epstein, despite expressing regret over the friendship.

Neither the Thames Valley Police nor Buckingham Palace have provided immediate comments on the situation. The ongoing legal process will determine whether the warrants and the subsequent police conduct meet the required legal standards.