Until now, the Prince and Princess of Wales had not publicly commented on the renewed attention surrounding William’s uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following the release of additional Epstein-related files. Andrew’s long-standing association with the late convicted sex offender has drawn public criticism for years, but that scrutiny increased sharply last month after millions of documents connected to Epstein and his crimes were made public.
Among the material released were images said to show Andrew kneeling on all fours above an unidentified woman lying on the ground. No context has been provided for the images, and it remains unclear when or where they were taken.
William and Kate respond through Kensington Palace
On Monday, ahead of Prince William’s official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kensington Palace issued a statement on behalf of both William and Kate.
Speaking to reporters in the capital, a spokesperson said that “the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”