Police conducted searches across two properties belonging to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his arrest on Thursday. The investigation, led by Thames Valley police, examines allegations of misconduct in public office. Detectives obtained search warrants after applying to a magistrates court. One location was his current residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, which officers completed searching by Thursday evening.
The second site, Royal Lodge in Windsor, became the focus of an extended operation. By Saturday, the search had entered its third day, with police indicating the work would likely extend into the weekend. Various items were seized from both locations and are currently undergoing examination by investigators as part of their inquiry.
The allegations center on Mountbatten-Windsor’s period serving as a British trade envoy, a position he held from 2001 until his resignation approximately a decade later. Authorities claim he provided confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex offender. His departure from the role came amid controversy surrounding his association with Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to King Charles, spent 11 hours at a Norfolk police station on Thursday, which marked his 66th birthday. During his detention, a mugshot was taken as part of standard procedures. He was released that evening under investigation status, meaning he faces no immediate restrictions on his movements or activities.
The Crown Prosecution Service has not yet received formal early investigative advice from detectives. This indicates that any determination regarding potential charges remains distant. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein throughout previous public discussions and proceedings.
