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Piers Morgan has unleashed a scathing critique on Prince William and Princess Kate following their initial public remarks concerning the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. As the Royal Family faces increasing scrutiny, Morgan has dismissed their response as woefully insufficient. In a message posted on X, the broadcaster criticized Kensington Palace’s confirmation that the Prince and Princess of Wales are “deeply concerned” about the latest developments surrounding Epstein, describing the statement as lackluster. He cautioned that such a tepid response could exacerbate the monarchy’s challenges. Sharing a BBC article on the topic, Morgan commented, “Hmmm. We’re all ‘deeply concerned’ – I don’t think a bland two-line statement from a spokesman is going to cut it for the Royals now.”
The Palace’s brief statement, delivered by a spokesperson, noted: “I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”
This marks the first occasion that the Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly addressed the Epstein controversy amid fresh allegations and newly released U.S. documents tied to the deceased sex offender. However, the statement’s vague language, which avoided direct mention of Epstein, Andrew, or Sarah Ferguson, quickly became a target of online scrutiny.
Supporters rallied under Morgan’s post, sharing his sentiments. One commenter remarked: “This isn’t about reputational management; it’s about moral authority. If the monarchy wants to preserve its future, it has to treat Andrew as a threat to the institution, not as a problem to be waited out.”
Another echoed the sentiment, stating: “‘Deeply concerned’ doesn’t cut it. This is serious, systemic abuse—words alone won’t fix it. Action, accountability, and transparency are what’s needed, not polite statements.” The statement’s release coincides with William’s preparation for a sensitive official visit to Saudi Arabia, a trip deemed diplomatically crucial.
Royal aides are understood to be acutely aware that, as headlines around Epstein continue to swirl, scrutiny of the Royal Family’s response is only intensifying. By issuing the statement, William hopes to demonstrate that he is not oblivious to the controversy, while attempting to draw a line under the issue ahead of his overseas visit.
But few believe the intervention will be enough to silence critics. The wider fallout has already impacted public appearances. King Charles was heckled during a visit to Clitheroe train station in Lancashire on Monday (February 9), when a member of the public shouted: “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?” as the monarch greeted crowds.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor maintained a long-running friendship with Epstein and continued contact with the American financier after his 2008 conviction for a child sex offence. He has previously apologised for his association with Epstein but has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
While reports have suggested William favours a further distancing from his disgraced uncle, senior royals have largely avoided addressing the allegations directly. The King last spoke publicly about Epstein’s victims in October 2025, when Andrew was stripped of his remaining titles. More recently, Prince Edward referenced the victims during a government conference in Dubai last week.