Public figure, royal family member, embroiled in legal and media scrutiny
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have welcomed their third child, a baby girl born in Lisbon on Aug. 3. The couple is taking time to decide on a name as details emerge, following previous births of August and Ernest. The royal family has been informed and is delighted by the news.
A high court judge has ruled Thames Valley Police obtained search powers for warrants used at the former Duke of York’s Sandringham and Royal Lodge homes under the wrong law and declared the warrants unlawful. The force has said its wider investigation into alleged misconduct in public office continues and has applied to retain seized property under a different statutory power.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched a judicial review against Thames Valley Police over his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has asked a judge to rule on the lawfulness of search warrants used at Sandringham and Royal Lodge after documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein were released by the US Justice Department. He has denied wrongdoing and regrets his friendship with Epstein.
The Crown Estate has ended the Royal Lodge lease and is marketing future use. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has settled a net £1.5m after paying £1.8m in repairs; the King’s private funds may cover the net outcome. TVP’s legal challenge over search warrants is separate but linked to Epstein-related inquiries.