King Charles III pledges royal cooperation on Andrew’s Epstein links

King Charles III has indicated that the British royal family is prepared to collaborate with police if they are contacted regarding allegations about his younger brother, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The King’s response underscores his deep concern over recent revelations concerning his sibling’s conduct, particularly during his tenure as a British trade envoy.

This latest wave of claims involves former Prince Andrew sharing confidential government information with Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious American financier convicted of pedophilia and child trafficking. While these accusations do not directly relate to allegations made last year about the prince’s alleged encounters with young women linked to Epstein, they highlight ongoing issues surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor’s public service role.

The police force for Thames Valley has confirmed it is reviewing information suggesting that former Prince Andrew may have improperly shared sensitive government data. This revelation has led anti-monarchist groups like Republic to charge the prince with misconduct in public office and breach of laws on official secrets, which could carry a life sentence if proven true.

To address these concerns, King Charles III has already implemented significant measures against his brother. These include stripping him of all royal titles and duties and evicting him from his residence at Windsor Castle near London. Despite these severe actions, the revelations continue to dominate public discourse.

Most notably, recent email exchanges between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein have come to light. In November 2010, following a visit to Asia as a British trade envoy, Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded official reports on his diplomatic engagements to Epstein without any apparent authorization or oversight from the Prince’s superiors. These emails suggest that the prince was sharing privileged information in an unauthorized manner.

Such conduct has also been previously implicated in actions by former British Ambassador Peter Mandelson, who served as a key diplomat under Prime Minister Tony Blair. The investigation into Mandelson’s involvement by London Metropolitan Police earlier this year brought considerable scrutiny to the issue of official secrets within the U.K. government.

While the latest allegations regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor do not appear to warrant criminal charges, they continue to fuel intense public debate and pressure on King Charles III’s government. The royal family has thus far remained largely silent on these developments, with Prince William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, issuing a statement expressing their deep concern for victims’ welfare.

This renewed scrutiny underscores how sensitive these matters remain within the British establishment, even as public opinion shifts against continued royal involvement in political or official capacities. The unfolding revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s actions have placed King Charles III’s family under intense pressure and have prompted questions about future engagements of senior royals.