The Duke of Sussex made the short remark while speaking to Channel 4 News during a visit to Jordan. The journalist opened the exchange by saying: “I understand you don’t wish to talk about your family, your uncle, things back in London, you’re here because you don’t want to distract from the work you’re doing on the WHO and on Gaza.”
In response, Harry admitted there had been “a lot of stuff in the news,” offering a slight smile and a quiet laugh that appeared to reference the ongoing investigation. He chose not to elaborate further and instead steered the conversation back to the purpose of his visit.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was subsequently taken to Aylsham police station in Norfolk on his 66th birthday. He has denied all allegations.
King Charles III’s response
Following the arrest, King Charles III released an unusually direct and strongly worded statement.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the King began.
“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.”
The monarch went on to make his position unmistakably clear.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” he said.
“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.”
Shifting focus to humanitarian work
While the royal family deals with the repercussions in London, Prince Harry has been concentrating on humanitarian issues abroad alongside his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Speaking to Channel 4 News, he emphasized the urgency of the crisis in Gaza.
“It goes at an incredible pace and what’s been happening in that region has been going on for a long time and it drops out of the news,” he said.
“So, I think it was a really important time for us to collaborate and come here and shine a light and focus on the very real humanitarian catastrophe that has happened and continues.”
The Duke and Duchess traveled to Jordan at the invitation of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization.
During their two-day visit, they toured the Za’atari Refugee Camp, home to tens of thousands of displaced Syrians living in semi-permanent housing. The couple also met Palestinian patients who had been evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for medical treatment.
Their final engagement took place at Jordan’s National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Addicts, where they highlighted the importance of mental health support and recovery services.
