The Prince and Princess of Wales make first public statement following latest Epstein revelations

The Prince and Princess of Wales have made their first public statement following the latest revelations about the friendship of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

William and Kate said that they are ”deeply concerned by the continuing revelations”.

Their spokesperson added that ”their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”

It’s the first public comment from the Prince and Princess of Wales since further details about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein emerged. They included revelations that Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace following his release from prison for sex offences.

Meanwhile, Thames Valley Police confirmed they are looking into allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor passed on confidential information while he was working as a trade envoy.

It follows the release of documents by the US department of justice that appear to show an email being forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The message contained reports of matters discussed during visits to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

The statement from the Prince and Princess of Wales echoes the sentiments expressed by King Charles and Queen Camilla who have said that their thoughts remain, first and foremost, with victims.

The Duke of Edinburgh also underlined the importance of looking after and supporting all victims when he became the first member of the Royal Family to speak publicly after the latest revelations.

King Charles faced more heckling on another engagement with some boos being heard as he arrived in Clitheroe in Lancashire. One person waiting to see him shouted out a question about how long The King ”had known about Andrew and Epstein”.

Last week, The King faced another protester when he visited Dedham in Essex.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing. In the past week, he has left his thirty room residence at Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate and moved to Wood Farm at Sandringham. It’s understood the property, which was once used by Prince Philip, could end up being his permanent home after he raised concerns about a planned move to Marsh Farm on the same estate.

Sandringham is held privately by The King while Windsor estate is Crown property. It means that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is now living on his brother’s land and is accountable to him as a tenant.