King Charles III has signalled his support for the UK police investigation into claims that former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Buckingham Palace, the king is willing to back the inquiry, which is currently being carried out by Thames Valley Police.
The palace stated in a statement that King Charles III has made it clear, through both his words and actions, his profound concern over allegations surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct. However, the specific claims are for him to address directly, but if police approach them with their inquiry, the royal family is prepared to support them.
The investigation into Prince Andrew's alleged involvement in Epstein's abuse of young women and girls has gained momentum, with correspondence discovered showing that Mountbatten-Windsor shared trade reports from a 2010 Southeast Asian tour with Epstein shortly after returning to Britain. Thames Valley Police has confirmed receipt of a report alleging suspected misconduct by the former prince and is currently assessing the information as part of its established procedures.
The royal family continues its efforts to distance itself from the scandal, with Prince William and Princess Catherine issuing their first statement about documents released by the US Justice Department, which reveal a web of powerful people exploited by Epstein. King Charles III has also reiterated his concerns for the victims of abuse.
Meanwhile, Mountbatten-Windsor's living arrangements continue to be under scrutiny, having been forced to leave Royal Lodge after earlier revelations about his relationship with Epstein. He now lives on the king's Sandringham estate in eastern England.
The palace stated in a statement that King Charles III has made it clear, through both his words and actions, his profound concern over allegations surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct. However, the specific claims are for him to address directly, but if police approach them with their inquiry, the royal family is prepared to support them.
The investigation into Prince Andrew's alleged involvement in Epstein's abuse of young women and girls has gained momentum, with correspondence discovered showing that Mountbatten-Windsor shared trade reports from a 2010 Southeast Asian tour with Epstein shortly after returning to Britain. Thames Valley Police has confirmed receipt of a report alleging suspected misconduct by the former prince and is currently assessing the information as part of its established procedures.
The royal family continues its efforts to distance itself from the scandal, with Prince William and Princess Catherine issuing their first statement about documents released by the US Justice Department, which reveal a web of powerful people exploited by Epstein. King Charles III has also reiterated his concerns for the victims of abuse.
Meanwhile, Mountbatten-Windsor's living arrangements continue to be under scrutiny, having been forced to leave Royal Lodge after earlier revelations about his relationship with Epstein. He now lives on the king's Sandringham estate in eastern England.
. I mean, we've seen how things have played out in the past, and it's not like they've been exactly forthcoming about what really happened. But at the same time, you've got to give him credit for trying to show some support for the victims of abuse - that's a big step, right? 
It's also interesting that Prince William and Catherine are getting more involved in this whole thing... it'll be cool to see how they navigate all this.
, it's not right that Prince Andrew is getting away with giving confidential info to a convicted sex offender and now he's living on the king's estate 
, can't believe the royal family is still trying to distance themselves from this scandal 
, what's the point of having an inquiry if they're just going to sweep it under the rug? 
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. I hope the police are able to get some justice for all the victims 
. She had these insane levels of Nintendo stuff that would've made Mario Kart look dull 
. It seems like they're trying really hard to move on from everything but at the same time, people are still talking about it 
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. I mean, Prince Andrew has basically gotten away with some pretty shady behavior for years, and it's only when he's connected to someone like Epstein that people start taking notice 
. It's a weird feeling knowing that there are people who have more power and influence than us, just because of their connections.
. Is it because his dad, the King, wants to keep him close or something? I don't know, but it's definitely a weird dynamic 
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The whole thing just reeks of entitlement and class privilege, and it needs to stop.
just saw that King Charles III is finally backing an investigation into Prince Andrew's shady dealings with Jeffrey Epstein 
. Poor Epstein victims, their pain will never be forgotten 
. And Prince Andrew's living arrangements? Forget about it 
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. And it's not like Prince Andrew is exactly a victim of circumstance; he's a member of the royal family for crying out loud! 
. But honestly, who needs a private estate when you've got a whole country watching your every move? 
It's just another side effect of living in the public eye...
. it's about time someone took responsibility for what happened. i mean, these girls were just kids, being exploited by Epstein... it's disgusting 
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. It seems like he really wants to get to the bottom of things and make sure justice is served 
. And I have to say, I'm a bit surprised that Prince Andrew would share confidential info with someone who was abusing young women 
... so like he might have shared some sensitive info with epstein and now its all being investigated 
I wonder if prince william and catherine are really distancing themselves from this whole scandal or just saying it to stay out of trouble 
And can you imagine the PR nightmare if Prince Andrew's shady dealings came back to haunt him? 
and now the king is tryna support the police investigation which is about time tbh 
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. The fact that correspondence was shared between him and Epstein is a major red flag 
, and I'm anxious to see how it all plays out 
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? It's not like he just stumbled upon some random info from his trip, either... he shared trade reports with Epstein shortly after getting back to Britain! 
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. It's only fair that the royal family addresses these serious allegations head-on 
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. But, let's be real, words are cheap – we need actual action and concrete steps towards justice 
We need to prioritize justice over diplomacy in situations like this.