King Charles Voices Profound Concern Over Prince Andrew-Epstein Allegations
Buckingham Palace has formally pledged to "stand ready to support" United Kingdom police forces if they approach the royal institution regarding serious allegations concerning King Charles III's brother, the former Prince Andrew. The King himself has expressed what the Palace describes as "profound concern" over claims that Andrew improperly shared highly confidential reports from his official role as the UK's trade envoy with the convicted sex offender and pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Assessment and Palace Statement
Thames Valley Police has confirmed it is currently assessing suggestions and evidence that Prince Andrew disclosed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure. According to reports from the Independent, this formal police assessment is now underway.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman issued a detailed statement, saying: "The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct. While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect. As was previously stated, Their Majesties' thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse."
The Palace has clarified that they have not yet been formally contacted by police regarding these specific claims, which relate directly to Andrew's time serving as the United Kingdom's special representative for international trade and investment between 2001 and 2011.
Document Release and Royal Reactions
These latest allegations follow the recent United States Department of Justice release of millions of documents directly linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which have prompted renewed scrutiny of the financier's extensive network of associates.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have addressed the growing scandal publicly for the very first time, with Kensington Palace releasing a statement indicating they were "deeply concerned" at what they termed the "continued revelations" surrounding the Epstein case. Their official statement emphasized that their thoughts "remain focused on the victims" of abuse.
Andrew's Current Status and New Allegations
Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations last year amid previous controversies and has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout multiple investigations. Just last week, he relocated from the Royal Lodge to the King's private Sandringham estate, with King Charles personally funding his brother's new residence through an annual stipend arrangement.
The new allegations suggest Andrew shared multiple confidential government reports with Jeffrey Epstein, including detailed briefings concerning official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. Email evidence reportedly shows that Andrew forwarded one sensitive report to Epstein just five minutes after receiving it from his official government adviser. Another document, shared on Christmas Eve in 2010, allegedly contained specific details about investment opportunities in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand Province.
Public Criticism and Constitutional Concerns
These revelations have resulted in significant public criticism and constitutional concerns. Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt has publicly stated that King Charles should compel Andrew to testify before the United States Congress and support legislative measures to formally remove him from the royal line of succession. Hunt warned that if the King does not take decisive action, the British monarchy risks being perceived as failing Epstein's numerous victims.
The Epstein scandal continues to haunt the royal family in recent weeks, despite King Charles's previous decisive steps to effectively end Andrew's public life and royal duties. Notably, anti-monarchy campaigners were reportedly the individuals who initially reported these latest allegations to Thames Valley Police, prompting the current formal assessment.
