King Charles and Prince William are facing renewed scrutiny over Prince Andrew after a new round of US-released documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein prompted fresh headlines and reaction from commentators this week.
Express reported that a royal commentator said images said to be contained within the newly released Epstein documents left the King and the Prince of Wales “into apoplexy” as the scandal again drew attention to Andrew’s past association with the late financier.
In the report, royal commentator Mr Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News that the latest developments were the “modern-day equivalent” of a horror anthology, in reference to the way the revelations have landed publicly. The Express also noted that being mentioned in the files does not in itself suggest wrongdoing, and that Andrew has repeatedly denied allegations of wrongdoing and has not commented on the latest documents.
The developments follow earlier Britpop News reporting on new DOJ-released Epstein images featuring Prince Andrew, which has added to the public and media focus on the Duke of York’s position and the wider impact on the Royal Family.
The Express said Thames Valley Police confirmed it is assessing information relating to claims that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes, adding that the allegations had not been reported to the force by either the lawyer or their client. The episode is likely to intensify questions about how the Royal Household handles reputational risk as the King continues official duties.
