King Charles has publicly expressed his “profound concern” over the escalating allegations surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as Buckingham Palace confirmed it would cooperate fully with police investigations should authorities seek assistance.

The statement follows a fresh wave of revelations from newly released Epstein files, which have intensified scrutiny of the former prince and placed renewed pressure on the Royal Family.

Mounting Allegations and Royal Response

Recently uncovered emails allege that during his tenure as a UK trade envoy in Asia between 2010 and 2011, Andrew shared confidential government documents and investment briefings with Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence suggests that on November 30, 2010, Andrew forwarded official trip reports to Epstein just minutes after receiving them from his adviser, Amit Patel.

Further emails indicate he later sent Epstein a confidential briefing on investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province on Christmas Eve 2010 and proposed private equity investments in February 2011. These disclosures directly contradict Andrew’s 2019 BBC Newsnight claim that he had cut all ties with Epstein by December 2010.

Beyond these disclosures, Andrew faces renewed and serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Virginia Giuffre, who has since died, alleged in 2014 that Epstein trafficked her to Andrew when she was 17, claims he has consistently denied. A second woman has now accused Andrew of sexual trafficking at Royal Lodge, followed by a guided tour of Buckingham Palace.

Additional reports describe Andrew and Epstein allegedly propositioning an exotic dancer at Epstein’s Florida residence, while a photograph released in the latest Epstein file tranche appears to show Andrew leering over an unidentified woman.

In response, King Charles has taken decisive steps to limit further public damage. Andrew has been removed from the seven-bedroom Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, with a permanent move to Marsh Farm planned once renovations are completed by Easter.

Palace sources say the King was increasingly alarmed by Andrew’s public horse rides through Windsor Great Park, which drew daily media attention. Since Andrew’s titles were stripped last October, Charles has privately funded his brother’s security, staff, and living costs, though sources indicate growing frustration with the ongoing fallout.

Senior royals have publicly distanced themselves from Andrew. Prince William and Princess Kate expressed “deep concern” over the continuing revelations, emphasizing that their focus remains on the victims. Prince Edward similarly talked about the importance of remembering those harmed, while Buckingham Palace reiterated that Their Majesties’ sympathies lie firmly with survivors of abuse.

Andrew, notably, has issued no public apology or expression of sympathy. His financial difficulties persist despite property sales, with reports indicating that King Charles and Queen Camilla privately helped fund Andrew’s multi-million-pound settlement with Giuffre.

The scandal has widened further, lawyers representing the second accuser have called on King Charles to issue a “sincere, real apology” on Andrew’s behalf. Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s former wife, has also been drawn into controversy following revelations that she sought money from Epstein and visited him with her daughters after his release from prison.

Meanwhile, political reverberations continue, with allegations that Peter Mandelson shared sensitive economic information with Epstein fuelling criticism of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint him ambassador. The fallout has coincided with declining public confidence in the monarchy, with a new Republic poll showing support has dropped to 45 percent, underscoring the depth of the crisis confronting the Royal Family.