King Charles has expressed “profound concern” over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s disgraceful ties to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein — as a US lawmaker predicted the ever-growing scandal could bring down the British monarchy.
The king made the rare comment about his brother as he also vowed to help any police investigations, with at least two in the offing.
“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,” a palace spokesperson said Monday.
King Charles has expressed “profound concern” over his brother Andrew’s links to Epstein. AP“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.”
Thames Valley Police — the force which patrols the location of Andrew’s former residence, the Royal Lodge in Windsor — has confirmed it is looking into at least two new complaints about Andrew.
The department confirmed last week it was reviewing claims made by a woman who suggested Epstein sent her to the UK to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge — when he was still known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, titles which have since been stripped from him.
Then on Monday, it said it was assessing a complaint that he allegedly forwarded confidential trade files to Epstein, which an anti-monarchy campaigner reported to police as suspected misconduct in public office and a breach of Britain’s Official Secrets Act.
US Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who co-authored the Epstein Transparency Act, said the king needs to publicly answer what he knew about his brother and Epstein.
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles last year, denies all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/AFP via Getty Images“I think this is the most vulnerable the British monarchy has ever been,” Khanna told Sky News.
“They ought to ask the king and queen questions and maybe this will be the end of the monarchy.
“If they don’t have answers, if they’re implicated in the Epstein class, it’s not a good look for the British monarchy. The king has to answer what he knew, what he knew about Andrew, and just stripping Andrew of a title is not enough.”
Khanna dismissed the suggestion that the king or queen should enjoy special privileges, noting, “They need to answer.”
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles last year, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and has not commented on the allegation.
Prince William — Andrew’s nephew and heir to the throne — expressed concern for Epstein’s victims, as did Charles’ and Andrew’s remaining brother, Prince Edward.
With Post wires
