King Charles has told his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that he may not use money from the monarch's private funds to pay for a legal challenge against Thames Valley Police, according to palace sources cited by The Guardian.
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles, receives an annual stipend from the King's private funds, but palace sources said the money must not be used to fund his judicial review. He lives at Marsh Farm on the King's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The legal challenge
The judicial review challenges the search warrants Thames Valley Police obtained when officers arrested Andrew and searched his homes earlier this year. He was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a common-law offence, over allegations that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy.
Two properties were searched between February 19 and February 24 — Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate and his former home, Royal Lodge near Windsor — after warrants were issued by a judge at the Old Bailey. He was questioned for nearly 12 hours at Aylsham police station in Norfolk and released under investigation without charge. The investigation remains ongoing, and police say further comment would be inappropriate.
High Court hearing today
A private High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, before Justice Hilliard, concerning a police request to restrict access to court documents. It is not known whether Andrew will attend.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment and has played no role in his defence strategy. Charles has previously said "the law must take its course." Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crime.
Sources: The Times — "King will not fund Andrew's legal challenge against police"; Indian Express — "Buckingham Palace warns Andrew against using its funds for legal fight"; PEOPLE — "Ex-Prince Andrew Can't Use Money from Brother King Charles in Legal Action Against Police"
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles, receives an annual stipend from the King's private funds, but palace sources said the money must not be used to fund his judicial review. He lives at Marsh Farm on the King's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The legal challenge
The judicial review challenges the search warrants Thames Valley Police obtained when officers arrested Andrew and searched his homes earlier this year. He was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a common-law offence, over allegations that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy.
Two properties were searched between February 19 and February 24 — Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate and his former home, Royal Lodge near Windsor — after warrants were issued by a judge at the Old Bailey. He was questioned for nearly 12 hours at Aylsham police station in Norfolk and released under investigation without charge. The investigation remains ongoing, and police say further comment would be inappropriate.
High Court hearing today
A private High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, before Justice Hilliard, concerning a police request to restrict access to court documents. It is not known whether Andrew will attend.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment and has played no role in his defence strategy. Charles has previously said "the law must take its course." Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crime.
Sources: The Times — "King will not fund Andrew's legal challenge against police"; Indian Express — "Buckingham Palace warns Andrew against using its funds for legal fight"; PEOPLE — "Ex-Prince Andrew Can't Use Money from Brother King Charles in Legal Action Against Police"
