Queen Camilla asked about Epstein scandal as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces scrutiny
The latest batch of Epstein files have brought scrutiny against Andrew
Queen Camilla was questioned directly about the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal earlier today as the scrutiny against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor mounts.
But she offered no response when asked whether the royal family would support victims or aid the investigation.
During a visit to Christ Church CE Primary School in Camden, the queen was met by a journalist from ITV News who called out: “Will the royal family help the Epstein investigation? Do you have a message for Epstein’s victims, Your Majesty?”
Camilla has long campaigned to end violence against women and girls. She smiled briefly and said “morning” upon exiting her car. However, she did not acknowledge the questions as she walked directly into the school building.
The moment was captured on video and later shared by ITV on social media.
Last October, Buckingham Palace issued a statement confirming the king and queen’s stance on the scandal. It read: “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Queen Camilla avoids Epstein question amid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
The questions comes as King Charles’ brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces renewed scrutiny following the release of more than three million documents from the Epstein files.
Among the files are photographs that appear to show Andrew crouched on all fours over an unidentified woman lying on the floor. In one shot, he is looking directly into the camera. In another, his hand rests on the woman’s stomach as she’s fully clothed.
No context has been provided for the images. Andrew, 65, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Being named or pictured among the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Andrew’s youngest brother Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, became the first senior royal to acknowledge the scandal publicly.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Edward was asked by CNN how he was coping.
He deflected slightly, noting the audience “probably isn’t interested” in royal family drama. However, he acknowledged: “I think it’s really important, always, to remember the victims.”
It was also reported this week that Andrew has finally vacated Royal Lodge, the Windsor residence he previously shared with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
He is said to have moved into Wood Farm Cottage, a smaller property on the Sandringham estate, on Monday night.
He’ll reportedly stay there until renovations on his permanent Sandringham home, Marsh Farm, complete.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
The scandal has not only revived scrutiny of Andrew’s association with Epstein but has also drawn attention to his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
Emails released in the latest batch of files appear to show Fergie sending gushing messages to Epstein. Some emails were sent following Epstein’s release from prison after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Following these developments, Ferguson’s charitable organisation, Sarah’s Trust, announced this week it would be “closing for the foreseeable future“.
Andrew has faced scrutiny for years over his links to Epstein.
The late Virginia Giuffre alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and made to have sex with Andrew on three separate occasions when she was 17.
Andrew has always vehemently denied the allegations.
In 2021, Ms Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in the US against Andrew, accusing him of sexual assault. They settled the case out-of-court in 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The royal repeated that the settlement did not mean any liability or admission of guilt.
However, it drew global attention and further damaged Andrew’s reputation.
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