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William Gets Questioned About Andrew in Saudi Trip — His Response Was Just as Expected

The latest batch of the Epstein files has reignited scrutiny over the royal family's long silence surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to the disgraced financier. Although King Charles and Prince William have voiced support for the victims, many believe there is more to be accounted for. That tension surfaced during William's visit to Saudi Arabia when, on February 10, a reporter asked him directly about his uncle's ties to Epstein. Unsurprisingly, the Prince of Wales ignored the cutting question, keeping the focus on the good works of his trip.

As part of his three-day royal tour, William was on his way to MISK Sports City in Riyadh to meet with young people participating in sports programs, where he attracted the attention of some journalists. Footage shared on X (formerly Twitter) caught a reporter who raised his voice and asked, "Sir, to what extent do you think the royal family has done enough around the Andrew and Epstein issue?" It remains unclear whether he heard the question, as he did not appear to respond, continuing his walk with the officials. After the awkward moment, the Prince went on to discuss women's rights and changes to Saudi Arabian society.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time William was asked a question about Mountbatten-Windsor's shady links to Epstein. During a joint visit to Scotland on January 20, after the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at The Gothenburg pub, a heckler cut through the pleasantries. Footage shared on X by anti-monarchy group Republic caught a critic shouting, "How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you been covering up for Andrew?" Later, a police officer emerged, telling the heckler, "That's alright, sir, that's enough. There are children here. I'm a police officer, alright?" as William and Kate Middleton ignored the question.

The latest incident in Saudi Arabia comes two days after, as per the BBC, a Kensington Palace 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." Various royal commentators have since criticized the statement for falling short of holding Mountbatten-Windsor accountable. In that vein, royal expert Andrew Lownie wrote on his Substack, "It doesn't mention Andrew, it doesn't make clear that he should answer questions, and it doesn't say that Buckingham Palace will share everything they know to help the authorities with their enquiries."

Just like William, even King Charles has been disrupted by hecklers to answer questions about his disgraced brother's links to Epstein. During a visit to Dedham on February 5, when he was meeting the public, footage shared on X showed a protester calling out to the King, "Charles? Charles? Should the police be investigating Andrew?" Unsurprisingly, the monarch remained silent, embodying the royal family's famed 'never complain, never explain' mantra. The critic, however, was not let off scot-free, as police soon escorted him from the area.