Andrew summoned to testify in High Court fraud trial

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been summoned to give evidence in a High Court fraud trial involving businessman Selman Turk and claimant Nebahat Isbilen, with his testimony expected around December 14 or 15. He is not accused of wrongdoing. The trial is expected to begin in mid-November 2026. The case concerns Isbilen’s allegation that Turk misled her about a £750,000 payment made to Andrew in 2019. Court reporting says she believed the payment was for help obtaining a passport. The money was later repaid, according to several reports. The purpose of the payment remains disputed. Turk denies dishonesty. He says Isbilen chose to make the payment as a goodwill gift, believing Andrew could help her husband, and that it was not connected to passport assistance. The court has not established which account is correct. A judge allowed Turk to call Andrew as a witness, and a summons has since been issued. The evidence is expected to be limited to matters relevant to the proceedings. Andrew may give evidence in person or by video. A witness summons requires attendance, although a witness can apply to have the order set aside or varied. In explaining the decision, High Court judge Adam...