Waleses Back King Charles After Andrew Arrest
The Prince and Princess of Wales have voiced support for King Charles following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, as the Royal Family faced renewed scrutiny on Thursday. The update emerged amid a fast-moving day of engagements in London, with senior royals continuing scheduled duties while police activity related to the investigation was reported at multiple addresses.
Hello Magazine reported that it understands Prince William and Princess Kate support the King’s statement after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into police custody, with Thames Valley Police saying searches were being carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
The live updates also described King Charles carrying on with public appearances, including attending London Fashion Week, where PA said he was met with questions about his brother while arriving for the engagement. The report noted that the King did not respond as he entered the venue, having earlier issued a written statement saying he had learned the news with “deepest concern” and that “the law must take its course.”
The arrest and the King’s response follow previous reporting about tensions within the family regarding how to handle Andrew’s position, including claims that Prince William reportedly pushed for tougher action against Prince Andrew as the monarchy sought to limit further reputational damage.
With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remaining in custody and the case active, the focus now turns to the investigation’s next steps, potential charging decisions, and how the Royal Family will maintain public schedules while the legal process continues.
