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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.
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.
Police Scotland is investigating new information related to allegations that women were trafficked to Balmoral, the royal residence in Aberdeenshire. The inquiry is at a very early stage and remains evidence-led, with authorities not disclosing details as investigations continue. Dozens of Epstein-related documents have already drawn attention to the royal circle.