The monarchy faces turbulent days. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once Prince Andrew, faced arrest last week over alleged public office misconduct—yet duties persist. Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared at the 2026 BAFTAs on Sunday. Though a body language analyst noted their unease, William issued a crisp three-word alert to his spouse.
The royals have weathered scandals before. Recent events, however, hit hardest. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, ex-Prince Andrew, links to the late Jeffrey Epstein—convicted sex trafficker—and those notorious Epstein documents.
Despite losing titles and residence via King Charles, fresh trouble erupted. Authorities nabbed him last week for suspected official wrongdoing.
King Charles soon released a note endorsing the probe. That same Sunday, William and Kate attended the 2026 BAFTAs together.
