The Prince and Princess of Wales issued their first public statement on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal today, declaring they are “deeply concerned” by ongoing revelations surrounding the deceased financier’s global child sex trafficking network.
William and Kate stated their “thoughts remain focused on the victims” of the convicted predator, breaking their silence on a matter that has engulfed both the British government and the Royal Family in recent weeks.
The couple’s spokesman delivered the statement to journalists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Prince William had traveled for an official visit to the desert kingdom.
The intervention marks a significant departure from the approach taken by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has maintained silence regarding victims despite mounting evidence of his extensive relationship with the child predator.
The statement arrived ten days following the release of shocking new details from the Epstein files.
According to Kensington Palace sources, while this represents the first public statement from the Prince and Princess of Wales on the matter, the couple had privately indicated their alignment with sentiments expressed by Buckingham Palace last October.
Resist the Mainstream previously reported that King Charles and Queen Camilla became the first senior members of the royal family to publicly express support for the women and girls who endured abuse at Epstein’s hands.
Last October, Buckingham Palace released a statement declaring: “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
Prince Andrew, by contrast, has never publicly expressed sympathy for his friend’s victims.
Sources indicate he refused to approve press statements that would have expressed even broad support for abuse victims, says the Daily Mail.
The Duke of Edinburgh also addressed the issue last week during a press session at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Initially suggesting the audience might not be interested in the topic given their focus on education policy, Edward ultimately stated: “I think it’s all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all of this.”
Epstein, who cultivated relationships with the world’s elite, died in his cell in 2019 while awaiting trial for orchestrating a global network of child sexual abuse.
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who served as his madam, currently sits in prison for recruiting underage victims.
Andrew, who maintains friendships with both Epstein and Maxwell, denies allegations that Virginia Roberts was forced to have sexual relations with him at age seventeen.
The former Duke of York has had his royal titles stripped and been exiled to Norfolk.
During his infamous Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, Andrew claimed he severed ties with Epstein during a December 2010 visit to New York. However, recently released files containing email correspondence tell a drastically different story.
The latest documents reveal that Andrew’s visit to Epstein’s mansion, which he characterized as an attempt to “break up their friendship,” involved far more than he disclosed to British television viewers.
The Daily Mail has outlined that the emails expose a lavish nine-day stay, contradicting Andrew’s claim of a four-day visit.
Epstein organized an extensive schedule of meetings and parties for the prince, beginning with a cosmetic facial treatment.
The financier maintained meticulous records of Andrew’s activities during this period.
Disturbing email exchanges during Andrew’s visit reference young women apparently of school age.
One message confirmed that someone “would come after school,” while another stated someone “will come after school.”
The Daily Mail further noted that the emails originated from different devices, though the individuals’ identities remain unclear.
