Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles who had already been cast out of the royal inner circle over his close relationship with Epstein, has faced fresh scrutiny since the recent publication of millions of new documents relating to the late convicted United States sex offender.

While Charles and his wife Camilla said in October that their thoughts and sympathies were with the victims and survivors of abuse, today’s comment by the Prince and Princess of Wales is the most pointed message so far delivered by the royal family on the Epstein scandal.

–Reuters–