BUCKINGHAM PALACE SAYS KING CHARLES WILL ‘SUPPORT’ POLICE IN ANDREW

Tue 10 February 2026:

Buckingham Palace said it stands ready to cooperate with any police inquiry as authorities review allegations concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and his historical links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Police Assessment Underway

Thames Valley Police confirmed they are examining claims that Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential documents with Epstein while serving as the United Kingdom’s special representative for international trade.

Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein.

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Palace Response

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the King had expressed serious concern over allegations that have emerged regarding Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.

The palace said responsibility for addressing the specific claims rests with Mountbatten-Windsor himself but added that it would cooperate with police if requested.

It also reiterated its position that the thoughts and sympathies of the royal family remain with victims of abuse.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched on all fours over an unidentified woman lying on the floor, in images released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files – DOJ

Documents Cited in Allegations

The allegations followed a recent release of Epstein-related documents by the U.S. Department of Justice.

An email dated Nov. 30, 2010 appears to indicate that Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded Epstein documents described as visit reports related to official travel to Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

A separate email dated Dec. 24, 2010 appears to show Mountbatten-Windsor sharing what was described as a confidential briefing on investment opportunities linked to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.

Background on Andrew’s Withdrawal From Public Life

Mountbatten-Windsor stepped back from royal duties in 2019 after his association with Epstein became public. In 2022, he reached a financial settlement in a civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her to Andrew when she was a minor.

The settlement included no admission of liability. Giuffre died last year, and her posthumous memoir contains further allegations involving Andrew.

He later relinquished his remaining royal titles, including the Duke of York.

Royal family faces jeopardy

The British royal family continued its effort to insulate itself from the scandal on Monday, as Prince William and Princess Catherine issued their first statement about the latest batch of Epstein files.

“I can confirm that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations,’’ a spokesperson said as William travelled to Saudi Arabia for an official visit. “Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”

The jeopardy faced by the royal family could be seen on Monday when King Charles visited Lancashire, in northwest England. While most of the public clapped, cheered and waved British flags, one person shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew?”

Last week, King Charles forced Mountbatten-Windsor to leave his longtime home at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, accelerating a move that was first announced in October but was not expected to be completed until later this year.

The former royal is now living temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage on the king’s Sandringham Estate in eastern England. He is then expected to move into a more permanent home, which is currently undergoing renovations.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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