As we all know, former Prince Andrew is experiencing some legal issues. Shortly after King Charles stripped him of his titles and banished him from his home at Royal Lodge, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office. The investigation, which ties back to his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is still ongoing.
Since then, Andrew has been hiding out in Sandringham. He’s also reportedly been spending time preparing his defense, but don’t expect him to reach out to Charles for any help.
Accoridng to People, the King is insisting that his private funds not be used in Andrew’s legal dispute with the police. Andrew recently initiated legal proceedings against the Thames Valley Police and asked a judge to review the lawfulness of his arrest.
Charles reportedly provides a stipend to his brother from his private funds.
The former Duke of York was arrested on Feb. 19, 2026, which just happened to be his 66th birthday. He was taken to a police station and questioned for most of the day before being released without charge. Andrew’s homes were also searched. The Daily Telegraph was the first to report that Andrew’s lawyers were seeking a judicial review to examine whether the search warrants were legal.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Policesaid 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.”
Charles previously released a statement after Andrew’s arrest, which said, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 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.”
This comes as a source told royal insider Rob Shuter that Charles “believes Andrew has every right to challenge the warrants, if he thinks they were improperly obtained.”
“Andrew is still his little brother. Charles believes he deserves the same legal rights as anyone else,” they added.
However, this doesn’t mean Charles will support Andrew publicly. “The King is staying completely out of this,” an insider said, adding that Charles “will not publicly defend him, criticize the police or drag Buckingham Palace into this fight.”
Not just that, Charles is reportedly “not going to help protect his brother,” as he “wants to preserve the reputation of the monarchy.”