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Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches

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What happened

A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.

Key facts

  • A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.
  • Reported by NPR and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:01:19 UTC.

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  1. Ex-prince Andrew launches bid to ‘quash’ Epstein-affair search warrants

  2. Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches

  3. Ex-prince Andrew asks to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants: U.K. judiciary

  4. Former Prince Andrew launches challenge to ‘quash’ police search warrants

  5. Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to searches

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