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.