Charles May Be Questioned by Police For Andrew’s Arrest to See What He Was ‘Aware’ of: ‘No One Is Beyond Being Asked’
Every time someone’s arrested, the obvious thing that happens next is that everyone who has a connection with them is also questioned. That’s a normal part of an investigation. It’s just that when the person being arrested is a former British royal with a close connection with the King and the heir to the throne, things get a little complicated. But does that mean King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton will be questioned in connection with Andrew’s arrest, or will an exception be made for them?
RadarOnline.com is reporting that questions might come to everyone who has close ties with Andrew, familial or otherwise. A source close to the investigation said: “Detectives will want to establish who had sight of these communications and whether anyone else was aware of their contents. That could mean questions for others within the royal household.”
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A constitutional expert explained, “If there is evidence that sensitive material was shared, investigators may seek to clarify what senior figures knew and when. In theory, no one is beyond being asked to account for their knowledge.”
Reportedly, the British royal family is already bracing for the possibility. Reports about Andrew indicate that he forwarded information about official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore to Epstein. He also provided Epstein with confidential information on investment opportunities. “The palace will be bracing itself. Even if no one else is implicated, the optics of police inquiries touching the wider family are hugely damaging,” a source said.
King Charles released a statement right after his brother’s arrest, saying, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
He added, “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Andrew is the first senior royal in modern British history to be arrested. Police said in a statement when Andrew was first arrested, “As part of the investigation (into misconduct in public office), we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man remains in police custody at this time. We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.”
Reportedly, searches are still ongoing at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. Andrew was released on February 19, the same day he was arrested, after around 11 hours of questioning. He was photographed outside the police station, looking shellshocked.
Now, the investigation continues. And it will likely end up involving not just the King, William and Kate, but probably Andrew’s ex-wife Fergie and even his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
