The King has said the “law must take its course” after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
In a strongly worded written statement issued shortly after the arrest was confirmed, Charles III said he had learned of the news “with the deepest concern”.
He added: “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is currently in police custody after Thames Valley Police confirmed his arrest on Thursday. The force said it had opened an investigation following allegations made after the release of millions of pages of files related to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday following allegations made against the former prince after the release of millions of pages of files related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested.
The news comes as pictures circulated online appearing to show unmarked police cars attending Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with plain-clothed officers appearing to gather outside Andrew’s home on his 66th birthday.
Thames Valley Police previously said the force was reviewing allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein to have a sexual encounter with Andrew, and claims he shared sensitive information with the paedophile while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
