The British monarchy is further distancing itself from the disgraced former Prince Andrew, as Prince William and his wife on Monday publicly expressed concern over mounting allegations against the ex-royal and Buckingham Palace said it would support a potential police investigation.
In a statement Monday, the palace said it is “ready to support” the local Thames Valley Police force shortly after the former royal — who is now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — was accused of sharing confidential reports with Epstein while serving as U.K. trade envoy. Thames Valley Police covers areas west of London, including Windsor, where the former royal has a home.
“The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct,” read the statement, referring to the ex-royal’s brother, King Charles III.
“While the specific claims in question are for Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect,” it went on.
The Thames Valley Police force confirmed to the BBC and CNN that it is looking into the email allegations lobbed Monday against Mountbatten-Windsor by the anti-monarchy group Republic.
