British Royals Pull Further From Andrew As New Claim Against Ex-Prince Emerges
The British monarchy is further distancing itself from disgraced former Prince Andrew, as Prince William and his wife publicly voiced concerns on Monday about mounting allegations against the former royal and Buckingham Palace said it would support a potential police investigation.
In a statement on Monday, the palace said it was “ready to support” the local Thames Valley Police force shortly after the former royal, now known only as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was accused of sharing secret reports with Epstein while serving as UK trade envoy. Thames Valley Police cover areas in west London, including Windsor, where the former royal family has a home.
The statement included the former royal’s brother, King George III. “The King has made clear, in words and unprecedented actions, his deep concern about the allegations that continue to come to light about Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct,” it said, referring to Charles.
“Whilst the specific allegations in question are a matter for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if Thames Valley Police reach out to us, we are ready to support them as you would expect,” he continued.
Thames Valley Police force confirmed to the BBC and CNN It is investigating email allegations leveled against Mountbatten-Windsor by anti-monarchy group Republic on Monday.
A communications official for Republic told HuffPost that her complaint was “filed because of strong allegations in a report the BBC published over the weekend.”
Emails Reviewed by BBC They alleged that Mountbatten-Windsor improperly sent Epstein reports from his 2010 tour of Southeast Asia while serving as Britain’s international trade envoy. He held this position from 2001 to 2011. The emails were reportedly among millions of files related to Epstein disclosed by the US Department of Justice last month.
Graham Smith, Republic’s CEO, confirmed this. social media post He said he reported Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected misconduct in public office and breach of official secrets in relation to those specific allegations.
Smith wrote that he could not see a significant difference between these allegations and those against Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States who was fired last year for his ties to Epstein. In addition to his friendship with Epstein, Mandelson is also accused of sharing confidential UK government information with Epstein during his time as a British minister.
News of the potential police investigation comes shortly after Prince William and Princess Catherine issued their first public statement addressing the deepening allegations against William’s uncle. The couple said they were “deeply concerned by the ongoing revelations” and their “thoughts are focused on the victims”.
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of her royal title last year following allegations that she sexually abused a minor she met through Epstein. He denied any wrongdoing.
