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Kate Middleton and Prince William are 'deeply concerned' about the continuing revelations about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
A spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Wales revealed the couple's feelings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where William is about to start a short visit
The couple remains "focused on the victims," the rep said
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare showing their support for the victims of the late convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been "deeply concerned" by the revelations that have continued to emerge in the wake of the release of millions of pages of documents in the Epstein files, the couple's spokesperson said on Feb. 9.
"I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims," the spokesperson added from Saudi Arabia, where William is at the start of an official three-day visit.
It is the first time that William and Kate have directly addressed the scandal, which has seen William's uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the formerPrince Andrew, face increased scrutiny over his connections with Epstein.
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When Mountbatten-Windsorwas stripped of all his royal titles and honors— and told to surrender the lease on his home Royal Lodge — by his brotherKing Charles, 77, in October 2024, those close to William and Kate made it clear that they supported his actions. They shared the Buckingham Palace statement at the time.
That statement concluded, "Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse," the statement concluded.
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Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Feb. 3, Mountbatten-Windsor's younger brother, Prince Edward, became thefirst senior royal to publicly address the latest Epstein-related developments, saying it was "really important to remember the victims."
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Mountbatten-Windsorstepped back from his public royal rolein 2019 following his headline-makingBBC interviewin which he discussed his relationship with Epstein. His late mother Queen Elizabeth stripped her son of hismilitary titles and patronagesin January 2022, after a judge rejected his attempt to have Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre'ssexual assault lawsuitagainst him dismissed.
Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied Giuffre's allegations andreached a settlementwith her in 2022.
Kensington Palace, where William and Kate have their office are hoping that attention can be concentrated on the what aides call the impportant diplomatic visit that William, 43, is making to Saudi Arabia over the next few days
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