In a rare public statement, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales discussed the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
They expressed their deep concern over recent disclosures that have brought William’s uncle, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor back into the public eye.
A representative for Kensington Palace made the statement while William was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia.
It was the couple’s most explicit statement to date on a story that has long put pressure on the monarchy. The two people’s “thoughts remain focused on the victims,” according to the spokesperson.
The recent focus comes after over three million pages of material were made public by the US Justice Department in late January.
According to reports on the most recent tranche, Andrew reportedly maintained contact with Epstein following the financier’s prior conviction, based on correspondence.
According to Reuters, emails found in the files indicate that in 2010, Andrew may have given Epstein access to official British trade documents.
Andrew served as a trade envoy for the government at the time, the emails sparked debate about whether or not private data was improperly shared.
Police weigh next steps
The problem has been reported, according to Thames Valley Police. Officers are determining if a formal investigation is necessary.
A different accusation connected to the recently made public material is also being examined.
King Charles younger brother Andrew resigned from royal duties in 2019 and has denied any wrongdoing on numerous occasions.
The royal family has made an effort to distance the working monarchy from Andrew’s previous ties and maintain the focus on the victims.
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King Charles has been heckled in public for what he knew and when, while Prince Edward has called for the public to continue to focus on those injured.
