King Charles

King Charles has finally spoken out about the revelations that confirm his disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's alleged appearance in the Epstein files. The British monarch has reportedly expressed his 'profound concern' over Mountbatten-Windsor's alleged ties with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement this week, finally commenting on the disgraced former royal's alleged involvement with the late financier. In the statement, King Charles has reportedly emphasised that he made clear where he stands regarding the allegations, yet noted that the allegations are not his to address but Mountbatten-Windsor's. However, the statement also noted that they plan to cooperate with the authorities should they be approached.

The Palace Statement

'The King has made clear through words and through unprecedented actions his profound concerns at allegations which continue to come to light in respect to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct,' the statement reads. 'While the specific claims are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect.'

'As we previously stated, Their Majesties' thoughts and sympathies have been and remain with the victims of any and all forms of abuse,' the statement read.

Prince William and Princess Kate have also issued a statement of their own through Kensington Palace. A spokesperson for William and Kate confirmed that they are equally 'concerned by the continuing revelations' and that 'their thoughts remain focused on the victims'.

Andrew in the Epstein Files

Mountbatten-Windsor was already under intense scrutiny upon first appearing in the files related to the investigation into Epstein. The files have already revealed previously confidential information on the relationship Mountbatten-Windsor had with Epstein. However, the new allegation against the former royal is that Epstein sent a woman to the UK to engage in intimate relations with him.

Another allegation claimed that both men requested an exotic dancer to have a threesome with them at Epstein's home in Florida.

The late Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre, in her posthumously released memoir, also claimed that she was forced to engage in intimate relations with Mountbatten-Windsor on three occasions. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that the infamous photo of him with Giuffre was fabricated. However, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving time for being an accomplice to Epstein, reportedly implied that the photo was real in the latest batch of files that were released by the US Justice Department.

What Ghislaine Maxwell Said

In the files was a statement Maxwell allegedly addressed to Epstein. She also seemed to confirm Mountbatten-Windsor's stance that nothing happened between him and Giuffre, only that they did meet.

'In 2001 I was in London when [redacted] met a number of friends of mine including Prince Andrew. A photograph was taken as I imagine she wanted to show it to friends and family. I never asked [redacted] to give him a massage,' the statement supposedly read. 'Prince Andrew came to my house to visit me – [redacted] was in the house and they did meet.'

Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for child trafficking offences. The Thames Valley Police are also currently assessing the allegations that the former royal shared confidential reports during his time as a trade envoy to Epstein.

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