Shortly after Andrew’s arrest, King Charles III broke his silence in a press release shared on Majesty Journal‘s X account.
“I’ve discovered with the deepest concern the information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public workplace,” the monarch mentioned. “What now follows is the total, truthful, and correct course of by which this concern is investigated within the applicable method and by the suitable authorities. On this, as I’ve mentioned earlier than, they’ve our full and wholehearted help and co-operation.”
Charles added, “Let me state clearly: the regulation should take its course. As this course of continues, it will not be proper for me to remark additional on this matter. In the meantime, my household and I’ll proceed in our obligation and repair to you all. Charles R.”
In accordance with the BBC, neither Charles nor Buckingham Palace was “knowledgeable upfront” concerning the arrest. Royal members of the family have been mentioned to be going about “enterprise as typical” as they have been unaware Andrew could be taken into custody, per The Instances.
However, Prince William and Kate Middleton are supporting Charles and aren’t anticipated to concern a separate assertion concerning Andrew’s authorized storm.
For Queen Camilla’s half, she declined to touch upon the event whereas performing her common duties as royal patron of Sinfonia Smith Sq. Corridor in London.
“Are you involved about Andrew’s arrest, your Majesty?” one particular person requested, however Camilla maintained silence.