King Charles III is ready to “support’’ UK police examining claims that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. The statement came after police said they were “assessing” reports that the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010. Royals seek to distance themselvesKing Charles III last year stripped his 65-year-old brother of his royal titles after earlier revelations about his relationship with Epstein. The former prince, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has denied all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Anti-monarchist reported AndrewThames Valley Police began its inquiry after Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, reported Mountbatten-Windsor for suspected abuse of public office and violations of Britain’s Official Secrets Act.

Source: The Times February 10, 2026 00:41 UTC