Ex-Prince Andrew Can’t Use Money from Brother King Charles in Legal Action Against Police

Stephanie Petit, Simon PerryMon, October 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM UTC

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King Charles’ private funds are not to be used in the former Prince Andrew’s legal battle against police who arrested him

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has asked for a review of whether the circumstances of his arrest were lawful

The King provides his brother with a stipend from his private funds

King Charles has insisted that his private funds should not be used in the former Prince Andrew’s legal action against police.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as the King’s brother is now known after being stripped of his royal titles, launched legal action against the Thames Valley Police, who arrested him and searched his homes in February, asking for a review of whether the circumstances of his arrest were lawful. The judiciary press office confirmed to PEOPLE that a private hearing will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8.

A palace source says that Andrew’s legal action is a matter for him and his legal team.

In addition, the source says King Charles has insisted that money provided to Andrew from the monarch is not to be used to fund the judicial review. It’s understood that King Charles provides a stipend to his brother from the monarch’s private funds.

On Feb. 19, 2026, Andrew’s 66th birthday, the former Duke of York was arrested at Marsh Farm, a home on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk that he moved to after being forced to leave his longtime home of Royal Lodge in Windsor. Andrew was taken to a police station around 40 miles away and questioned by police investigating possible misconduct in public office, related to his time as a trade envoy for the British government. Andrew was subsequently released at the end of the day without charge.

The Daily Telegraph was the first to report the story late on Oct. 4, saying that Andrew’s lawyers were seeking a judicial review to examine whether the search warrants, issued by a top judge in London, were legal.

The outlet quoted a senior source at the Metropolitan Police in London asking why Thames Valley Police did not “invite [Andrew] in for questioning under caution.”

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On Oct. 5, a spokesperson for Thames Valley Police, who conducted the investigation, said in a statement, “Whilst our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court.”“As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”

In the hours after Andrew’s arrest, the King issued a statement, expressing “the deepest concern” at the news of his brother’s arrest “and suspicion of misconduct in public office.”

“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

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The arrest and the searches came amid renewed scrutiny of the former Duke of York’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. He has not been charged and has consistently denied wrongdoing regarding his associations with Epstein.

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