Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III is prepared to support British police if they formally request assistance in assessing fresh claims involving his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and newly released files linked to the Epstein case. In a statement released amid mounting scrutiny, the Palace said the King has expressed profound concern about the allegations and stands ready to cooperate with Thames Valley Police as they evaluate information shared with them. The statement emphasized that while the specific claims are matters for Andrew himself to address, the monarch will support authorities as expected.
Thames Valley Police confirmed they are currently assessing reports that Andrew, while serving as a British trade envoy, sent confidential government trade reports to Epstein following official trips to several countries, including Singapore, China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam in 2010 and 2011. In addition to the trade files allegations, authorities are also reviewing a separate claim from a woman who alleges she was taken to the UK in 2010 at Epstein’s direction for a sexual encounter involving Andrew at the Royal Lodge residence in Windsor.
Statements from across the royal family indicate serious concern about the ongoing revelations. Prince William and Princess Catherine have voiced deep concern for the victims highlighted in the Epstein files, emphasizing support for those harmed by Epstein’s crimes. King Charles and Queen Camilla reiterated their thoughts and sympathies to victims of abuse, a stance repeatedly emphasized in the Palace’s communication.
These developments follow a major release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice tied to Epstein’s investigations, which have continued to generate controversial material concerning high-profile figures. They also come after King Charles stripped Andrew of his royal titles and residence privileges last year amid public pressure over his past associations with Epstein. Despite the renewed focus, Andrew denies any wrongdoing related to Epstein, including the latest claims now under police assessment.
At this stage, Thames Valley Police are still in the assessment phase, determining whether the information received justifies opening a full formal investigation. Buckingham Palace has pledged to assist in that process if contacted, though no formal investigation has been publicly confirmed.
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