King Charles III's brother was under arrest. ADVERTISEMENTThe decision to continue normal royal duties was more than just an example of British stoicism in the face of the monarchy's biggest crisis in almost a century. After pledging to support the police investigation into his brother's friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the king stressed his intentions. But while the impact of Edward's abdication lingered for years, the crisis reached a crescendo in a few days. The worst outcome would be if police expand their inquiries to what the broader institution might have known and when.

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2026 08:54 UTC