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The royal family has taken decisive action against Mountbatten-Windsor following the revelation of his alleged communications with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The U.S. Justice Department recently released details of these interactions, prompting the stripping of Mountbatten-Windsor’s royal titles.
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace stated, “The king has expressed, both through words and unprecedented actions, his deep concern over the allegations surrounding Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s behavior.” The palace emphasized their readiness to cooperate with any potential inquiries from Thames Valley Police, should they be approached.
The BBC has indicated that Thames Valley Police are currently evaluating whether to initiate an investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor. The potential charges could involve misconduct in public office and a breach of official secrets.
In response to these serious allegations, Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to his connections with Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all accusations of wrongdoing in relation to his association with Epstein.
The king also repeated his concerns, and those of Queen Camilla, for the victims of Epstein’s abuse.
“As was previously stated, their majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse,” the palace said.
The king’s statement comes after the Prince and Princess of Wales also addressed the latest release of Epstein file documents, via a Kensington Palace spokesperson, during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
The palace spokesperson said: “I can confirm the prince and princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations.
“Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”
Thames Valley Police, which serves areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home in Windsor, launched the inquiry after news organisations reported that recently uncovered emails suggest that the then-prince sent Epstein reports from a tour of South-East Asia he took as Britain’s envoy for international trade.
An anti-monarchy campaigner earlier said he had reported the former prince for suspected misconduct in public office and breaches of Britain’s Official Secrets Act as a result of the emails, which were among the more than 3 million pages of documents released last month by the US Justice Department.
“We can confirm receipt of this report and are assessing the information in line with our established procedures,” the police force said in a statement.
The jeopardy faced by the royal family could be seen overnight when King Charles visited Lancashire, in north-west England. While most of the public clapped, cheered and waved British flags, one person shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew?”
Correspondence unearthed in recent days, as reporters continue to comb through the documents, appear to show that Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded copies of his reports from a 2010 tour of South-East Asia to Epstein soon after he returned to Britain.
An earlier email appears to show Andrew sharing his itinerary for the two-week trip to Hanoi, Saigon, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong, with Epstein.
The king last week forced Mountbatten-Windsor to leave his longtime home at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, accelerating a move that was first announced in October but wasn’t expected to be completed until later this year.
Anger over Mountbatten-Windsor’s living arrangements had grown amid concern that he was still reaping rewards from his status as a royal even though he is no longer a working member of the royal family.
Mountbatten-Windsor is now living on the king’s Sandringham estate in eastern England.
He will live temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage while his permanent home on the estate undergoes repairs. Unlike Royal Lodge, which is owned by the crown and managed for the benefit of taxpayers, Sandringham is owned privately by the king.
With Associated Press.
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