Buckingham Palace Breaks Silence on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Allegations
Buckingham Palace has broken its silence regarding the ongoing allegations surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, issuing a new statement that reiterates the royal family's stance on the matter. The Palace spokesperson confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's "thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse", echoing previous declarations made by the monarchy.
Palace Ready to Support Police Investigation
In the statement, the Palace emphasised its readiness to cooperate with Thames Valley Police, stating: "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." This comes as police investigate allegations that Andrew shared confidential information with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as the UK's trade envoy.
Fresh Allegations Surface
The latest allegations suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports from official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. These claims add to the mounting scrutiny facing the former duke, who was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles last year. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and last week he relocated from Royal Lodge to the Sandringham estate.
Royal Family Expresses Concern
The Duke of Edinburgh recently became the first royal to publicly address the Epstein document release, emphasising the importance of remembering the victims. Additionally, the Prince and Princess of Wales issued a statement this morning expressing "deep concern" about the continued revelations. Their statement from Kensington Palace read: "I can confirm that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."
King's Unprecedented Actions
The Palace statement highlighted King Charles's "profound concern" at the allegations, noting that he has demonstrated this "in words and through unprecedented actions". This reference likely alludes to the King's decision to remove Andrew's titles and military affiliations, marking a significant departure from traditional royal protocol in handling such matters.
