King Charles: Police 'have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation'

 

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Police did not give King advance notice of Mountbatten-Windsor arrest

It is understood neither King Charles or Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.

 

Charles said earlier today that it was with “deepest concern” he had learnt about the arrest of his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew.

 

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King Charles: Police 'have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation'

King Charles has said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest of his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

 

In a statement, the monarch said:

 

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. 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.