Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, have expressed deep concern for the victims of the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein amid renewed scrutiny of the case following the release of extensive U.S. justice documents.
In a statement issued on Monday, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace said the Prince and Princess of Wales were “deeply appalled” after reviewing the vast cache of documents published by the U.S. Department of Justice earlier this month.
The files reportedly span more than three million pages and include new material related to Epstein’s network and activities.
“Their thoughts are entirely with the victims, as further details in this case continue to emerge,” the spokesperson said, underlining the couple’s focus on those affected rather than the wider controversy.
The statement comes as the British royal family continues efforts to distance itself from the fallout of the Epstein scandal, which has long cast a shadow over Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III.
Andrew has previously been stripped of his royal titles and public duties following allegations linked to Epstein, despite his repeated denials of any wrongdoing.
In a separate development, Prince Andrew, now formally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has reportedly moved out of his former residence near Windsor Castle.
He has temporarily relocated to a royal property in Sandringham while maintenance work is carried out on his permanent home.
Although Prince Andrew has consistently denied any criminal conduct, the Epstein case continues to reverberate within the monarchy.
The latest statement from Kensington Palace reflects ongoing attempts by senior royals to emphasize support for victims and to shield the institution from the enduring repercussions of one of the most controversial scandals in recent history.
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