• Former Prince Andrew allegedly shared confidential trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
• Thames Valley Police are investigating allegations regarding breaches of the Official Secrets Act.
• King Charles III expresses serious concern over his brother's continued revelations and supports the police inquiry.

Former Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is under investigation by Thames Valley Police for allegedly sharing confidential British trade reports with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These reports stem from a 2010 tour of Southeast Asia that Andrew undertook in his capacity as a government envoy, according to multiple sources including Reuters, South China Morning Post, and Al Jazeera.

The allegations emerged following the release of over three million pages of documents related to Epstein by the U.S. Justice Department, which included emails sent by Andrew to Epstein detailing sensitive trade information and reports. Andrew is believed to have forwarded these documents just minutes after receiving them from his advisers, as detailed by India Times and confirmed by South China Morning Post.

In response to the ongoing inquiries, Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles III would support police investigations concerning his brother, emphasizing his "profound concern" over the allegations related to Andrew's conduct. An anti-monarchy campaigner reported Andrew for suspected misconduct and breach of Britain's Official Secrets Act, prompting the police inquiry, according to findings by Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The situation has escalated tensions within the royal family, particularly affecting Prince William and Princess Catherine, who expressed their deep concern regarding these revelations. As King Charles faced public scrutiny during recent engagements, the royal family is attempting to distance itself from the fallout stemming from Andrew's prior associations with Epstein, as reported by India Times and South China Morning Post.

Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, a relationship that has significantly tarnished his reputation and led to the loss of royal titles and privileges. Buckingham Palace's support of the police probe is seen as part of a broader effort by King Charles to address the issues surrounding their family’s public image, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and India Times.