King Charles has expressed “profound concern” over allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential trade reports with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace stated the King “stands ready to support” Thames Valley Police if approached, while emphasising that the claims are for Mountbatten-Windsor to address.
Thames Valley Police confirmed on Monday they are assessing claims that Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded official reports from his role as a government trade envoy to Epstein in 2010. The allegations emerged after the US Department of Justice released emails showing Mountbatten-Windsor sent details of trips to Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam to Epstein in October and November 2010.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “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.” The spokesperson added that the King’s thoughts remain with victims of abuse.
The Prince and Princess of Wales also expressed being “deeply concerned” by the revelations, with a Kensington Palace spokesperson stating their thoughts remain focused on victims. Prince William is currently on a three-day tour in Saudi Arabia.
Government guidance stresses that trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality regarding sensitive information, which may be subject to the Official Secrets Acts. It remains unclear if the documents contained market-sensitive information or if Mountbatten-Windsor had signed the Official Secrets Act.
