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Police Feared Andrew Would Delay Search by Saying King Owned His Home

Thames Valley Police feared Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might delay a search of his Sandringham home by claiming it belonged to the King, court documents show. Officers said any hold-up could risk evidence being lost. The papers say police wanted diaries, phones and computers linked to his trade envoy role and Jeffrey Epstein. He denies any wrongdoing, and the criminal investigation continues despite warrants being ruled unlawful.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 October 2026 at 7:40

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