Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today: "Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles III of the United Kingdom is highly concerned about the recently disclosed materials related to his brother Andrew in connection with the Epstein case, and said that if the police need to contact Buckingham Palace, the royal family will be ready to provide assistance."
The statement also noted that the king and queen have always been concerned and empathetic toward all victims of any form of abuse and will continue to do so. Previously, Prince William and his wife had also expressed deep concern about the relevant documents.
Comment: This statement by Buckingham Palace is a passive distancing move by the royal family under public pressure. Expressing sympathy for victims and willingness to cooperate with the police essentially aims to maintain the image of the monarchy, rather than truly pursuing complete transparency and accountability. Prince Andrew has long been embroiled in the Epstein scandal, which has already severely damaged the reputation of the British royal family. From removing titles to statements of cooperation, the royal family has been retreating step by step, but it has always avoided the core issue: whether the prince was involved and whether he has undergone a complete judicial investigation. No matter how many statements are made, they cannot cover up the nature of the scandal.
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