Searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home in Royal Lodge have now concluded, according to UK police.
The former Duke of York was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office and held in custody for 11 hours at a Norfolk police station. He was subsequently released pending further investigation.
Thames Valley Police assistant chief constable Oliver Wright confirmed today that police had brought the six-day search at the Berkshire address to a close.
"This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday," Wright said.
Police have not laid any charges against Mountbatten-Windsor, and said there were likely to be no updates "for some time".
“We understand the significant public interest in this case and our investigation remains ongoing.
"It is important that our investigators are given the time and space to progress their work. We will provide updates when it is appropriate to do so."
Searches of a second property in Norfolk connected to Mountbatten-Windsor concluded last Thursday.
The police inquiries were prompted by the release of millions of documents by the United States Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein. The files have cast renewed scrutiny over a number of high-profile figures who were linked to the late financier.
Emails published as part of the document release appeared to show Mountbatten-Windsor discussing confidential information obtained during his time as a UK trade envoy with Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor previously stepped away from royal duties and was formally stripped of his royal titles last year because of his links to Epstein.
The former prince has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to his association with Epstein.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said yesterday a move to remove Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession would be supported by the New Zealand Government, should the UK propose such action.
Former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Emails allege he shared market-sensitive information with Epstein during his time as UK Business Secretary.
He was released on bail later the same day pending further investigation. He has not commented on the latest claims but previously denied wrongdoing.
Mandelson was removed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last September after it emerged he had maintained contact with Epstein following the financier’s conviction.
Police have stressed that both investigations remained active and no charges have been filed.
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