NAIROBI, Kenya- Buckingham Palace has stepped into the spotlight as pressure mounts on Prince Andrew following the latest wave of revelations connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In his first public intervention on the matter, King Charles said the Palace is prepared to support police should they pursue investigations into allegations involving his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — a move that signals the monarchy’s growing concern over the unfolding scandal.
Palace Signals Cooperation With Police
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said the King has demonstrated his concern “in words and through unprecedented actions” over allegations continuing to emerge about Andrew’s conduct.
While stressing that the specific claims are for Andrew to address himself, the Palace said it would cooperate fully if approached by Thames Valley Police.
The police force has confirmed it is assessing whether there are grounds to investigate a complaint submitted by the anti-monarchy group Republic. The complaint alleges suspected misconduct in public office and breaches of official secrets during Andrew’s time as a UK trade envoy.
Emails, Official Trips and Confidential Information
The renewed scrutiny follows the release of millions of documents linked to Epstein, including emails that appear to show Andrew sharing sensitive information with the disgraced financier.
According to the files, Andrew forwarded official reports from overseas trips to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam to Epstein in November 2010 — just minutes after receiving them from his then special adviser, Amit Patel.
Separate emails also appear to include confidential details about potential investment opportunities in Afghanistan, shared with Epstein in December of the same year.
Under UK government guidance, trade envoys are required to maintain strict confidentiality over sensitive commercial and political information gathered during official visits.
Growing Pressure on the Royal Family
The Palace said the King and Queen’s “thoughts and sympathies” remain with victims of abuse, a message echoed earlier by Kensington Palace on behalf of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The intervention comes amid mounting public pressure. During a visit to Clitheroe on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a member of the public shouting questions about Andrew, prompting boos from the surrounding crowd.
The latest Epstein files have also intensified claims that a second woman was sent to the UK for a sexual encounter with Andrew — allegations he has repeatedly denied. The documents include photographs said to show Andrew in compromising circumstances, though being named in the files does not in itself imply wrongdoing.
There has also been fallout for Andrew’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, after emails signed in her name appeared to seek financial support from Epstein.
Last week, Andrew was moved earlier than expected from Royal Lodge in Windsor to the King’s private Sandringham estate — a move widely seen as another step in his quiet removal from royal life.
In October 2025, following an earlier round of Epstein-related disclosures, Andrew was stripped of his remaining royal titles.
He has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
