High Court rules Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home search warrants unlawful

Key points

• The High Court has ruled search warrants used in raids on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful. The warrants allowed police to search Royal Lodge in Windsor and a property on the Sandringham Estate in February.
• Mr. Justice Hilliard found the warrants were not lawfully issued and should be quashed, but material seized does not have to be returned immediately due to the ongoing investigation.
• Thames Valley Police confirmed the investigation into alleged misconduct in public office remains ongoing.