Prince William & Kate Middleton’s Response to Prince Andrew’s Arrest

Prince William and Kate Middleton are supporting King Charles’ choice to cooperate with the investigation into ex-Prince Andrew following the previous Duke of York’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace.

Whereas William and Kate haven’t launched their very own assertion on Andrew’s arrest, Individuals reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales assist Charles’ assertion on his brother’s authorized points. “I’ve discovered with the deepest concern the information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public workplace. What now follows is the complete, truthful and correct course of by which this subject is investigated within the applicable method and by the suitable authorities,” Charles’ assertion launched by Buckingham Palace learn. “On this, as I’ve stated earlier than, they’ve our full and wholehearted assist and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the legislation should take its course. As this course of continues, it might 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.”

Individuals additionally reported that William and Kate aren’t anticipated to launch their very own assertion. Andrew was arrested on the morning of Thursday, February 19—his 66th birthday—on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace following allegations he shared confidential data with late convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein whereas appearing as a commerce envoy for the U.Ok.

Information of William and Kate’s response to Andrew’s arrest comes after royal creator Andrew Lownie claimed in his biography, The Rise and Fall of the Yorks
, that William had “loathed” Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, for years lengthy earlier than Charles stripped his brother of his HRH and prince titles. “He [William] additionally loathes Sarah [Ferguson], Andrew’s ex-wife, and might’t watch for the day when his father throws them each out,” Lownie wrote within the e book.

‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Home of York’ by Andrew Lownie

The e book continued, “If Charles doesn’t, I assure you the very first thing William does when he ultimately turns into king is to get them evicted.”

Lownie additionally reported that William was “livid” when Andrew and Sarah attended the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, the place he and Kate have been additionally at. “William, in the meantime, was ‘livid’ at being ambushed on this means, in response to mates. He has been at pains to distance himself from his uncle and never be photographed with him,” Lownie wrote. “He believes his father has not handled him with ample firmness and that Andrew — and Sarah Ferguson — have carried out a lot to undermine the great work of different members of the Royal Household.”