Andrew's friends urge legal fight over title removal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:37 · Archive

Friends of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have urged him to mount a legal challenge against King Charles over his decision to remove his titles and royal status.

King Charles stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles and royal status last year after it emerged he had continued messaging Jeffrey Epstein, despite claiming he ended contact with him in December 2010. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Friends of Andrew have reportedly urged him to mount a legal challenge against the decision. His confidence has grown after the High Court ruled unlawful the warrants used by Thames Valley Police to search his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor and a property on the Sandringham estate. A royal source told the Daily Mail that technically Andrew remains the Duke of York, and only an Act of Parliament can extinguish the title.

The criminal investigation against Andrew continues, and items seized in the raids remain with police. However, a group of Epstein survivors have backed Thames Valley Police, saying police must be free to follow evidence without fear or favour, and that no one is above the law regardless of their power or connections.

How it is being reported

• Jeffrey Epstein survivors back Thames Valley police to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after they admitted using unlawful warrants to search his homeThe former Duke of York is locked in a High Court battle over whether evidence obtained during raids of two of his properties can be used in the criminal investigation into him.Daily Mail · 10 Oct, 12:24
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's pals 'urge him to take legal action against King Charles'King Charles stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles and royal status last year after it emerged he continued to message Jeffrey Epstein despite claiming he cut off contactThe Mirror · 9 Oct, 22:53

In this story: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor · King Charles · Jeffrey Epstein · Thames Valley Police · Royal Lodge · Sandringham

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