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A British anti-monarchy organization, Republic, which initiated a private investigation into Andrew Mountbatten Windsor last October, is now pushing for an inquiry into King Charles III and Prince William.
In a statement released on Monday, February 23, Republic emphasized the need for an investigation to shed light on the royal household’s operations, focusing on its secrecy, expenditures, influence, and any controversies from the past two decades. This call for scrutiny comes shortly after the 66-year-old former prince was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to his dealings with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a trade envoy.
The group credited this unprecedented action to a crime report filed with the Thames Valley Police by Republic’s CEO, Graham Smith.
“This scandal extends beyond Andrew; it highlights a culture where the royals have operated without accountability, at a significant cost to Epstein’s victims,” Smith stated in the release.
He further remarked, “Andrew’s life was constantly surrounded by police, civil servants, royal staff, his family, and politicians. If the allegations hold true, one must question how such behavior persisted for over two decades without detection.”
“There must be a reckoning for all those who knew about Andrew and other scandals and misdeed and did nothing,” he added. “There must be a full inquiry into the royal household and the culture of impunity that has surrounded it.”
To that end, Smith said in another press release, issued on February 19, that Charles, 77, and William, 43, should make themselves available for public questioning.
“The silence from the Palace is deafening,” Smith said.
“Charles and William need to speak up,” he added in another February 19 statement, “and admit to whatever they have known, when and why they continued to protect Andrew.”
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the king said in a statement released to People on the day of his brother’s arrest.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
If Andrew, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, is charged and convicted, he could face life in prison.