Prince William and Princess Kate have broken their silence on the explosive Epstein scandal, issuing their first official response as new revelations continue to rock the Royal Family.
In a carefully worded statement released by Kensington Palace, the Prince and Princess of Wales said they are “deeply concerned by the continuing revelations” emerging from the Epstein files, adding that their “thoughts remain with the victims.”
The brief but pointed message stops short of addressing the allegations surrounding William’s uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, yet insiders say the timing was no accident.
Speaking to journalists in Riyadh, a palace spokesperson confirmed:
“I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”
The statement comes just as Prince William prepares to depart the UK for a high-stakes, three-day diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, widely described by aides as his most challenging foreign trip yet. Palace sources suggest the couple wanted to “get ahead” of the story to ensure the focus remains on William’s role as future king and his government-backed mission in the region.
Behind the scenes, it’s understood William and Catherine fully supported the King’s decision last October to strip Andrew of his royal titles and remove him from Royal Lodge, aligning themselves with Buckingham Palace’s firm stance.
During the trip, William will meet young Saudis, discuss sustainability initiatives, and travel to the historic city of AlUla to learn about conservation efforts. He is also scheduled to hold a formal audience with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after landing in Riyadh this evening.
Yet despite the packed diplomatic agenda, the visit risks being overshadowed once again by Andrew, who continues to dominate headlines after being named in the latest tranche of Epstein files.
The disgraced former duke—who recently vacated Royal Lodge for the Sandringham estate—is facing fresh allegations, including claims that a second woman was sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter, and that Andrew and Epstein allegedly solicited an exotic dancer for a threesome at Epstein’s Florida home.
Andrew has vehemently denied all wrongdoing.
Further controversy surrounds newly released emails that appear to show Andrew sharing confidential trade reports from official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore with Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. One message from November 2010 was allegedly forwarded just minutes after Andrew received it from his senior adviser. Another document claims Epstein was looped into a sensitive briefing on investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province on Christmas Eve 2010.
As the files continue to surface, William and Kate’s rare public comment signals a clear line: concern for victims—while trying to keep the future of the monarchy from being dragged deeper into the storm.
