Buckingham Palace blocks Andrew's use of royal funds for police legal action

Prince Andrew is seeking to quash search warrants tied to his February arrest, but Buckingham Palace has refused to fund his legal action against Thames Valley police. The palace's decision signals a deliberate distancing from Andrew's legal troubles, though the outcome of Thursday's private High Court hearing remains uncertain. This matters as it underscores the royal family's efforts to contain reputational damage from ongoing legal scrutiny.