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Mathilde Grandjean

Police feared Andrew would block searches by demanding King’s permission

Police feared evidence could be lost if they had to seek permission from Buckingham Palace (PA) - (PA Wire)

Police were concerned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could block searches at his properties by claiming officers must obtain permission from the King, legal documents have shown.

Thames Valley Police has acknowledged the search warrants used to raid Andrew’s residence on the Sandringham Estate and his former Windsor home, Royal Lodge, in February were unlawful.

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