Prince William and Kate Middleton break their silence over Epstein revelations – and admit ‘deep concern’

Prince and Princess of Wales have been “deeply concerned” by the ongoing revelations from the Epstein files, according to Kensington Palace. 

In a statement ahead of Prince William’s first official visit to Saudi Arabia later today, a spokesman told travelling media: “I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”

It is the first time the couple have shared a public response to the growing scandal over the extent of the convicted sex offender’s relationship with William’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his title and royal privileges by the King last October and is now living in exile on the Sandringham Estate. 

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Among the latest allegations against the former Duke of York are claims that Epstein sent a second woman to the UK for a sexual encounter with him and that Andrew shared sensitive information from his role as UK trade envoy with his disgraced friend.

He has always strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

William and Kate’s statement comes as the Prince prepares for one of his most challenging diplomatic missions to date.

His RAF flight will land at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh later today at the start of a three-day visit to the Middle Eastern Kingdom, which will begin with a private tour of the Unesco World Heritage site At-Turaif, in Diriyah, guided by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.

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The two Princes will then have a private audience followed by dinner at the At Turaif Palace.

Both heirs are likely to serve as monarchs for their respective countries for decades to come and their relationship is seen as key to strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations, with sources saying it was Government’s “number one ask” of him for 2026.

William has discussed his visit with the King, who has made 12 official visits to Saudi.

Highlights of the trip include a visit to MISK Sports City, where he will meet women footballers, and Boulevard City, where he will attend an E-Sports tournament.

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In the desert city of Al Ula, he will meet rangers at the Sharaan Nature Reserve to hear how they are protecting and reintroducing native species including gazelles, the Arabian oryx and acacia woodlands, along with their work to bring back the critically endangered Arabian Leopard.

He will also help paint a wall in the new “Prince of Wales House” in the Old Town, a new British cultural space, before visiting Al Ula’s Oasis and Eco-Gardening Farm.