According to The Sun, police have admitted in court that the warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s properties were unlawful.
Thames Valley Police searched his home and other properties in February as part of an investigation into allegations against him. The searches took place around his 66th birthday.
Andrew, King Charles’s brother, challenged the searches in court. He claimed officers took items that had no connection to the investigation.
The warrants had been approved by a judge at the Old Bailey. Andrew asked the court to review whether they were legal.
The report also says police asked a judge to keep some case documents private. Court rules allow certain documents to be kept from the public. However, those involved in the case can ask for an edited version to be released.
The Sun reported that the ruling could help Andrew get back items taken during the searches.
A friend told the newspaper that Andrew sees this as a first step towards clearing his name. However, the issue with the warrants does not settle the allegations against him.
Andrew was released after police questioning, but the investigation continues. It includes allegations that he misused his public office.
Andrew has strongly denied wrongdoing.
