Prince William 'would have no hesitation' in seeing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor properly investigated amid Epstein scandal
The Prince of Wales appears to not be against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being questioned
New reports claim Prince William would not stand in the way of a proper investigation being carried out into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
As the Andrew Epstein files scandal rumbles on, renewed scrutiny has royal observers asking questions. And as many look forward to a modernised monarchy, eyes fall onto Prince William, with some watchers wondering what he thinks about the ordeal.
Prince William ‘wants Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor properly investigated’
If he were king, it has been alleged, Prince William would not shield Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from a proper trial.
Tom Sykes, editor of the Royalist newsletter on Substack, has suggested the Prince of Wales thinks his disgraced uncle should face police inquiry, in a bid to improve the favour of the monarchy.
Mr Sykes mused: “Friends of William have told me that he would have ‘no hesitation’ in letting it be known that Andrew should face a ‘probe’ police investigation if he were king, and that he genuinely believes the monarchy cannot remain popular and respected if it does not at least give the appearance of respecting the principle that no man is above the law.
“By contrast, those close to the king believe he has no desire whatsoever to see his brother subjected to a full-blown police inquiry. One former royal staffer put it bluntly: ‘The monarchy has shielded Andrew from any accountability for his actions for decades. That’s not about to change.'”
The scrutiny continues following Andrew’s naming in the recent tranche of Epstein files.
Andrew’s association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has garnered complaint for years.
Mounting scrutiny against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the royal family
This discontent has intensified following the release of more than three million files relating to Epstein and his crimes.
Within these files, images appeared to show Andrew kneeling on all fours over an unidentified female lying on the ground. No context has been supplied for the images. It’s also unclear when and where they were taken.
Throughout the emergence of allegations against him, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vehemently denied wrongdoing. Being named or pictured among the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.
On Monday, ahead of Prince William’s arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kensington Palace issued a statement on his and Kate’s behalf.
A spokesperson told reporters that “the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims”.
According to ITV, sources close to William wanted there to be “zero doubt” about how he feels about the situation.
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Elsewhere, Andrew’s brother Prince Edward also spoke out.
He said during a trip to Dubai last week: “I think it’s all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this.”
Meanwhile, also last week, Andrew moved out of his Windsor home, Royal Lodge. He had lived there for more than two decades.
Last October, Buckingham Palace announced that Andrew would leave his home after King Charles had stripped his brother of his titles and dukedom.
Kensington Palace and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
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