Andrew Should Be The One Apologizing for Epstein Links, Not Charles or William: Expert
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has once again become a topic of public criticism following the release of the Epstein files. The latest documents render his past claims null and void and suggest his ties to the disgraced financier were closer than he admitted. As scrutiny intensifies, his fallout has extended to King Charles and Prince William, who have been forced to account for his actions. However, royal expert Emily Nash insists Mountbatten-Windsor alone is responsible for apologizing for his controversial past as pressure continues to mount.
In the wake of the recent events, Nash reflected on William and Kate Middleton's apology over the Epstein scandal and on hecklers questioning Charles about it in public. Speaking from Saudi Arabia ahead of William's three-day visit, she told HELLO! that 'Andrew himself' should be the one apologizing and taking responsibility, rather than placing the burden on his family. She emphasized that the Prince's statement of solidarity with Epstein's victims was made at a 'crucial' time, to direct the focus back on his work for the all-important Saudi visits, including a meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Furthermore, the royal expert opined, "If there's one thing we know about William, it's that if he has something to say, he will say it. There has been a clamor for some kind of comment from the heir to the throne, so this will go some way to answering that, even if it doesn't go quite as far as some commentators might like." Pointing out how unfair it was for the King and the Prince of Wales to account for Mountbatten-Windsor's actions, she stressed, "Like most of us, they're learning about these allegations in real time, so it's a developing situation. But surely the person who needs to apologize and take responsibility for this whole situation is Andrew himself."
On February 9, in a rare statement of solidarity, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales were 'deeply concerned' by the disclosures in the latest batch of the Epstein files. The statement was issued ahead of William's first official visit to Saudi Arabia, representing the royal couple's position so far on the matter. As per the BBC, their spokesperson told travelling media, "I can confirm the Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."
As for Charles, he, too, has been confronted by the public to respond to the latest revelations surrounding his disgraced brother's controversial past. During a recent visit to Dedham on February 5, footage shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed a protester cut through the pleasantries and call out, "Charles? Charles? Should the police be investigating Andrew?" Unsurprisingly, the King remained silent, embodying the royal family's 'never complain, never explain' mantra. Supporters nearby appeared disgruntled by the heckler, with some urging him to shut it down.