Andrew has once again come under intense pressure to clarify what he knows about his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, particularly following the latest release of files connected to the case.
Royal commentator Tom Sykes claims the Prince of Wales feels strongly that a formal police probe is necessary.
“Friends of William have told me that he would have ‘no hesitation’ in letting it be known that Andrew should face a ‘probe’ police investigation if he were king,” Mr Sykes said.
“He genuinely believes the monarchy cannot remain popular and respected if it does not at least give the appearance of respecting the principle that no man is above the law.”
However, Sykes suggested the current King takes a different view.
“By contrast, those close to the King believe he has no desire whatsoever to see his brother subjected to a full-blown police inquiry.
“One former royal staffer put it bluntly: ‘The monarchy has shielded Andrew from any accountability for his actions for decades. That’s not about to change,’” he wrote on Substack.
