In a significant intervention, the Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly voiced their profound concern for victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network, marking the latest development in the British monarchy’s ongoing efforts to distance itself from the disgraced Prince Andrew. The royal couple’s statement, released Monday ahead of Prince William’s diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, explicitly acknowledged their distress over the recently unsealed court documents from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The palace confirmation emphasized that William and Catherine remain “deeply concerned by the continued revelations” and that their “thoughts remain focused on the victims” referenced in the extensive 3-million-page document release. This public positioning represents a strategic move within the royal family’s broader crisis management response to the escalating scandal surrounding King Charles III’s brother.
The developments coincide with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s accelerated eviction from his longtime Windsor residence, Royal Lodge, following the monarch’s direct intervention. The former prince, stripped of his royal titles in October 2022 due to previous Epstein-related disclosures, has now been relocated to temporary accommodations at Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate while his permanent residence undergoes renovations. This transition, initially announced months ago but unexpectedly expedited last week, signals the royal household’s intensified efforts to physically and symbolically separate the institution from the controversy.