The King’s private funds will not be used to finance Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal action against Thames Valley Police, GB News understands. The former Duke of York is aiming to take Thames Valley Police to court over allegations searches of his homes may have broken the law, it was revealed this morning.Thames Valley Police confirmed that, following Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s request for a judicial review into his arrest over alleged Jeffrey Epstein links, a UK hearing will take place on Thursday.King Charles’s younger brother was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was subsequently released under investigation and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.A Thames Valley Police spokesman told GB News: “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.”The Telegraph reported this morning that the former Duke of York has been granted permission to challenge whether the force acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in February.The King’s private funds will not be used to finance Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal action against Thames Valley Police, GB News understands | GETTYHis application for a judicial review is said to have been made earlier this year and recently approved by a High Court judge.However, this will not be funded from the King’s private fund.Mr Mountbatten-Windsor will reportedly challenge the legality of search warrants that allowed police to raid his residence on the Sandringham Estate and his former Windsor home, Royal Lodge.It is the first time a member of the Royal Family has challenged the lawfulness of criminal proceedings against them since the trial of Charles I in 1649.The force are seeking restrictions on the release of court documents, however, asking the court to consider the impact of releasing documents relating to the proceedings on the administration of justice, including the proper progress of the criminal investigation.A High Court hearing on Thursday will consider Thames Valley Police’s position on the release of documents connected to the proceedings.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested earlier this year on the morning of his 66th birthday | REUTERSMr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday in February at his Norfolk residence.After being driven to Aylsham Police Station, about 40 miles away, he was questioned for almost 12 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office, before eventually being released under investigation.The investigation centres on the allegation that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor abused his position as Britain’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011 by passing confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein.Those communications allegedly revealed that in November 2010, the former prince apparently forwarded official reports concerning diplomatic visits to Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and China directly to Epstein.He is also alleged to have shared a classified briefing document detailing investment prospects in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.The investigation has forced Mr Mountbatten-Windsor into seclusion at his property, Marsh Farm.Friends of the former duke have said he feels he is “living in limbo” as he waits for the long-running investigation to conclude.