King Charles Expresses ‘Profound Concern’ as Police Assess Claims Against Prince Andrew
King Charles has made his first public statement regarding allegations linked to his brother, Prince Andrew, in the ongoing Epstein scandal, saying Buckingham Palace is ready to support law enforcement if approached.
A Palace spokesperson said: “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.”
Thames Valley Police confirmed it is reviewing whether there are grounds to investigate a complaint filed by the anti-monarchy group Republic. The group alleges suspected misconduct in public office and breaches of official secrets by Mountbatten-Windsor.
The allegations stem from emails in the recently released batch of Epstein-related files, which suggest that the former prince may have forwarded official reports from visits to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, along with confidential investment details, to Jeffrey Epstein shortly after receiving them. Reports include information marked as “confidential” regarding investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
Under UK guidance, trade envoys are required to maintain confidentiality over sensitive political, commercial, or diplomatic information obtained during official visits.
The Palace emphasized that the King and Queen continue to extend their thoughts and sympathies to victims of any form of abuse. Earlier on Monday, during a visit to Clitheroe, the King was confronted by a heckler asking, “How long have you known about Andrew?” The crowd reportedly booed the man after the question.
This statement from Buckingham Palace follows a prior message from the Prince and Princess of Wales, expressing concern over the latest revelations about Epstein while reiterating their focus on the victims.
The latest tranche of documents, totaling three million pages, has intensified scrutiny on Prince Andrew. Allegations include that a second woman was allegedly sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter with him, and photographs appearing to show him in compromising positions were also included.
The release has caused further embarrassment for Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, whose emails to Epstein reportedly requested support and funds. Last week, Andrew was relocated from his Windsor residence at Royal Lodge to King Charles’s private estate at Sandringham.
In October 2025, following an earlier round of Epstein-related revelations, Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles as a prince and duke. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Being named in the Epstein files does not, in itself, indicate misconduct.
