William and Catherine 'deeply concerned' over Epstein revelations

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been "deeply concerned" by the latest round of revelations about Jeffrey Epstein, a Kensington Palace spokesperson has said.

In their first public statement on the issue, a royal spokesperson said Prince William and Princess Catherine were "focused on the victims" in light of new information contained in documents related to the late sex offender released in the US.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is among those under renewed scrutiny over their past connections with Epstein.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations.

"Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."

Buckingham Palace had said he would leave Royal Lodge in early 2026, but his departure appears to have been sped up, with the former prince now living on King Charles's privately-owned Sandringham Estate.

Mountbatten-Windsor had a long-running friendship with Epstein and maintained contact with the American financier after his conviction for a child sex offence in 2008.

He has previously apologised for his past ties with Epstein but has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

But continued disclosures in the US have increased the pressure on Mountbatten-Windsor, who has faced calls to give evidence to an American inquiry.

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