William, Kate 'deeply concerned' by Epstein files

Britain's ‍Prince William and Princess Kate ​say they are "deeply ⁠concerned" by the revelations in files over the late ‌sex offender ​Jeffrey Epstein, making their ‍first statement on the issue.

"I can confirm The Prince ​and ‌Princess have been deeply concerned ​by the continuing ‍revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on ​the ​victims," ​a spokesperson ​for Kensington Palace said.

The statement released ahead of William's three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, which begins on Monday, is part of the British monarchy's response to the escalating crisis surrounding the former prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles in October after previous revelations about his relationship with Epstein. King Charles III's 65-year-old brother is now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The King last week forced Mountbatten-Windsor to leave his longtime home at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, accelerating a move that was first announced in October but wasn't expected to be completed until later this year.

Mountbatten-Windsor is now living on the King's Sandringham estate in eastern England. He will live temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage while his permanent home on the estate undergoes repairs.

Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein.

with AP

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