King Charles ready to support British police investigating Prince Andrew over Epstein allegations
Buckingham Palace says the king will assist authorities evaluating whether Andrew shared classified information with the late financier during diplomatic missions.
February 9, 2026
King Charles III is prepared to provide support to British police if requested as they evaluate whether Prince Andrew shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace announced today.
The palace statement, described as unprecedented, noted that Charles has already demonstrated "deep concern" through "unprecedented actions" regarding his brother's involvement in the scandal surrounding the deceased American financier. The king's willingness to cooperate comes as authorities assess the potential criminal relevance of information Andrew allegedly disclosed to Epstein about diplomatic missions he undertook while serving as an envoy and commercial ambassador for various British governments in Asia.
Recent documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice included emails suggesting that Andrew maintained regular contact with Epstein over more than two years. The British police force confirmed it is "evaluating allegations" that Andrew shared classified information with Epstein.
Prince William and Catherine also expressed concern about the case, stating they were "very worried" about developments that risk affecting the Starmer government.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate and accomplice, was called to testify before Parliament regarding the Epstein case via closed-door video link from prison. She invoked her right to remain silent and declined to answer questions.
In October, Charles stripped his younger brother of his titles and announced Andrew would be relocated from his residence at Windsor following the emergence of details about his ongoing relationships with the American businessman.
The scandal has drawn public attention, with protesters confronting the king on separate occasions. At Clitheroe railway station, a man in the crowd shouted at Charles: "How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?" The king did not respond, and the protester was booed by other onlookers. In a similar incident the previous week, another man called out to Charles at Dedham: "Charles, Charles, did you pressure the police to start investigating?" as the king passed by spectators.