09.02.2026 19:21
The British Royal Family has made a direct statement for the first time regarding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Prince William of Wales and Princess Kate Middleton expressed their deep concern following the release of the documents, while the scale of the scandal and the published documents continue to increase the pressure on the Royal Family.
The first direct move expected from the British Royal Family regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files that shook the world agenda has arrived. Prince William of Wales and Princess Kate Middleton broke their silence following the leak of millions of pages of documents, stating that they feel "deep concern" about what has emerged from the documents.
"OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE VICTIMS"
The spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Wales expressed the couple's discomfort with the ongoing revelations in a statement made on Monday, February 9. Speaking on behalf of Prince William, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the spokesperson stated, "I can confirm that the Prince and Princess have deep concerns about this process. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."
PRINCE ANDREW SCANDAL AND "CLEANING" OPERATION
This statement marks the first time William and Kate have directly addressed the scandal. Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), who is at the center of the scandal, has been under scrutiny for a long time due to his connections with Epstein. It is remembered that King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of all royal titles in 2024 and requested him to vacate his residence, Royal Lodge. It is known that William and Kate strongly support this move behind the scenes.
THE HISTORY OF THE SCANDAL: FROM 2019 TO PRESENT
Prince Andrew was forced to step back from his duties following the BBC interview in 2019, where he discussed his relationship with Epstein, which caused a huge uproar, and in 2022, he settled with one of the victims, Virginia Giuffre, by paying compensation.
However, the recently published millions of pages of documents continue to increase the pressure of the scandal on the British Royal Family.