Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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Buckingham Palace 'stands ready to support' police over Andrew allegations
Buckingham
Palace 'stands ready to support' police over Andrew allegations
On
February 9, 2026, Buckingham Palace issued a significant statement confirming
that it "stands ready to support" police in their assessment of new
allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The
palace's position includes the following key points:
- Willingness to Cooperate: A spokesperson stated that if approached by Thames Valley Police, the Palace will support them "as you would expect".
- The King’s Stance: King Charles III expressed his "profound concern" regarding the allegations that continue to emerge. The Palace clarified that while it will assist police, any specific claims are for Andrew himself to address.
- Victim Support: The statement emphasized that the King and Queen's thoughts and sympathies remain with the victims of "any and all forms of abuse".
- The Allegations: Thames Valley Police are currently assessing reports that Andrew may have shared confidential British trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 while serving as a UK trade envoy. There are also fresh claims concerning a woman allegedly trafficked to a residence in Windsor.
- Broader Royal Response: Prince William and Princess Catherine also released a statement through Kensington Palace, expressing they are "deeply concerned" by the ongoing revelations.
- These developments follow the release of over three million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice, which have renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s past conduct.
Monday, 9 February 2026
William and Kate 'deeply concerned' by Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
William
and Kate 'deeply concerned' by Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
On
February 9, 2026, the Prince and Princess of Wales expressed through a
spokesperson that they are "deeply concerned" by the "continuing
revelations" from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
While
this statement marks a significant public stance, it is widely interpreted as a
targeted effort to distance the future of the monarchy from Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) rather than a distancing from King
Charles.
Key
details regarding the dynamic between the royals include:
- United Front on Andrew: Prince William and King Charles are reportedly in agreement regarding the need to distance the monarchy from the scandal. King Charles previously stripped Andrew of his royal titles in October 2025 and recently required him to vacate Royal Lodge.
- Differing Approaches: Reports suggest William favors a "tougher stance" on his uncle. While the King has been criticized by some for a "soft touch" approach, the recent eviction of Andrew from Royal Lodge to a cottage on the Sandringham estate indicates Charles is taking increasingly decisive action.
- Targeted Statement: The "deeply concerned" statement was released just as Prince William arrived in Riyadh for an official visit to Saudi Arabia, likely to prevent the ongoing scandal from overshadowing his diplomatic work.
- Focus on Victims: Both the King and Queen (in October 2025) and now William and Kate have issued statements emphasizing their thoughts remain with the victims, aligning the primary royal figures on the same humanitarian messaging.
- The statement is seen more as William exerting his own voice as the future King to ensure "zero doubt" about his stance on the matter, while still operating within the broader strategy of the current reign to isolate the scandal.
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