Prince William again Princess Kate Middleton stand firm King Charles III follows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsorto be arrested.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will not release their own statement about the royal family drama, Us Weekly understands that the couple fully supports Charles’ statement.
On Thursday, February 19, news broke that Andrew, 66, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a government office. The UK’s Thames Valley Police confirmed to the BBC that they had “arrested a sixty-year-old man from Norfolk,” noting that searches were also underway in Berkshire and Norfolk.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, King Charles III, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Getty Images (4)Although authorities have not named the suspect, according to national guidance, it was widely reported that Andrew was arrested at his home in Sandringham. Charles, 77, later spoke to the former Duke of York in police custody.
“I read with great concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the allegations of misconduct in public office,” said the king in a statement obtained by Mr. Us Weekly. “What follows now is a complete, fair and proper process in which this matter is investigated properly and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, we have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.”
The statement concluded by saying, “Let me make it clear that the law must take its place. As this process continues, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this issue. For now, my family and I will continue our work and serving you all.
Us has reached out to Andrew’s lawyer, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace for further comment.
Thames Valley Police confirmed to the BBC earlier this month that they were looking into allegations that Andrew had shared confidential information with a deceased sex trafficker. Jeffrey Epstein while serving as UK trade ambassador from 2001 to 2011.
Authorities also revealed earlier this month that they were investigating a separate claim that Epstein trafficked a woman to the UK for allegedly sleeping with Andrew in 2010.
Andrew’s reported liaison with Epstein has made headlines for years. In 2019, Virginia Giuffre she alleges that she had multiple sexual encounters with Andrew in 2001 when he was young.
Giuffre – who died by suicide aged 41 in April 2025 – accused Andrew of sexual assault in 2021. They settled out of court the following year. Giuffre shared details of his alleged encounter with Andrew and Epstein in his memoir, No Girlwhich was released posthumously in October 2025. Andrew has continued to deny all the allegations against him.
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton are talking about revelations related to Jeffrey Epstein who had sex late as other documents revealed. “I can confirm that the Prince and Princess are very concerned about the ongoing revelations. Their thoughts are with those who have suffered,” said a spokesperson for the couple on Monday, February 9. […]
After the memoir was released, Charles announced his decision to formally strip Andrew of his royal titles.
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His tenancy at the Royal Lodge has, until now, provided him with legal protection to continue his stay,” a statement from Buckingham Palace said. “A formal notice of termination of the lease has been issued and he will be moving to a private residence. This accusation seems necessary, although he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
The statement concluded, “Their officials wish to make it clear that their thoughts and deepest sympathies have been, and will remain, with victims and survivors of any form of abuse.”
