Kate Middleton and Prince William help King’s assertion after Andrew arrest
The Prince and Princess of Wales support the King’s statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to sources speaking to the Press Association.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of the former prince on suspicion of misconduct in public office after the release of millions of pages of files related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew, who celebrates his 66th birthday today, is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested.
The news of a 66-year-old man being arrested, believed to be Andrew, prompted the King to release a 104-word statement expressing his “deepest concern”. A statement supported by the Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The King said in a written statement: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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“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.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“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.”
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It is understood neither the King nor Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.
Police searches of Andrew’s former home of Royal Lodge, in Windsor, are ongoing.
Officers can be seen at the gates of the sprawling property, while the press are being kept at an outer entrance.
A police spokesperson at the scene confirmed that the search is ongoing within the property.
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