Buckingham Palace has committed to supporting Thames Valley Police if approached regarding allegations connected to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles issued his strongest statement yet on the continuing scandal.
A Palace spokesperson confirmed the monarchy stands ready to assist law enforcement as you would expect, whilst emphasizing that specific claims remain matters for Andrew to personally address. The statement comes as Thames Valley Police assess allegations involving the former prince and the convicted sex offender.
The spokesperson stated: “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.”
King Charles has taken what the Palace describes as unprecedented actions in response to the ongoing revelations about Andrew’s connections to Epstein. The nature of these actions was not specified in the statement, though they are characterized as going beyond previous royal responses to such matters.
The Palace emphasized that whilst the monarchy maintains profound concern about the allegations, the specific claims emerging are for Andrew to address directly. This distinction appears designed to separate the institution’s position from Andrew’s personal legal and reputational challenges.
Thames Valley Police are currently reviewing allegations related to Andrew following reports that emerged over the weekend. The force confirmed it is assessing information in line with established procedures regarding claims a woman was taken to Royal Lodge in Windsor for sexual purposes in 2010.
The Palace statement reiterated that Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies “have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.” This explicit reference to victims represents a continuation of the royal family’s public acknowledgment of those harmed by Epstein’s criminal network.
King Charles’ willingness to express profound concern publicly marks a notable shift in how the monarchy addresses allegations involving family members. The reference to “unprecedented actions” suggests steps have been taken beyond traditional royal protocol in dealing with the scandal.
The pledge to support Thames Valley Police if approached indicates the Palace is prepared to cooperate fully with any investigation, though it remains unclear what specific assistance might be requested or provided by the royal household.
Andrew’s relationship with Epstein has generated sustained scrutiny since the financier’s conviction and subsequent death. Recent document releases from US authorities have intensified focus on those within Epstein’s social circle, prompting fresh allegations and police reviews.
The Palace’s positioning—expressing concern whilst directing specific claim responses to Andrew—attempts to maintain institutional distance from the former prince’s personal conduct whilst demonstrating the monarchy takes such matters seriously.
Thames Valley Police have not provided a timeline for their assessment or indicated whether it will progress to a formal investigation. The force’s next steps will determine whether the Palace’s offer of cooperation is acted upon.
