King Charles speaks out for first time with 'profound concern' over Andrew's Epstein links

King Charles has spoken out about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein for the first time in a brutal statement.

He highlighted his 'profound concern' at allegations over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct and said he will 'stand ready to support' the police if approached over the claims.

The full statement from Buckingham Palace reads: "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.

“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.

“As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse."

Andrew was named and photographed in the Epstein files numerous times (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Prince William and Princess Kate released a statement on the situation recently too, as a Kensington Palace spokesperson said on behalf of the Royals: "I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations.

"Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."

More information on the former Prince's relationship with disgraced financier and convicted child rapist Epstein came to light in the latest trove of the Epstein files, released by the Department of Justice at the end of January.

It has sparked new allegations against Andrew, the King's younger brother, as the documents include claims that a second woman was sent to the UK by Epstein for an alleged sexual encounter with Andrew.

Another claim detailed that he and Epstein asked an exotic dancer for a 'threesome' at Epstein’s Florida home.

Snaps of Andrew kneeling over a woman were also included in the files, with other allegations detailing that he shared confidential reports of visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore during his time as the UK's trade envoy.

The ex-Duke of York has continually denied the allegations made against him.

Being named or pictured in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing.

Andrew allegedly had sex with Virginia Giuffre, who was only 17 at the time (Niklas HALLE'N / AFP via Getty Images)

Virginia Giuffre, who took her own life in 2025, was one of the former prince's alleged victims.

She spoke out about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, releasing a memoir about her experiences.

Giuffre was just 17 when she was photographed with Andrew and Ghislane Maxwell in an image which has now become infamous.

She claimed that she was forced to have sex with Mountbatten-Windsor on three separate occasions throughout 2001 and 2002, which he has continually denied.

Many have even claimed that the image was edited, though a resurfaced email from Maxwell, which came out in the files, appeared to confirm it was real.

"In 2001 I was in London when [redacted] met a number of friends of mine including Prince Andrew. A photograph was taken as I imagine she wanted to show it to friends and family," Maxwell said to Epstein in 2015.

Giuffre's family have since admitted that they feel vindicated, decades on.