King Charles III’s brother was under arrest. The decision to continue normal royal duties was more than just an example of British stoicism in the face of the monarchy’s biggest crisis in almost a century. (Source: 1News)After pledging to support the police investigation into his brother's friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the king stressed his intentions. ADVERTISEMENTThe then Prince Andrew in 1975. But while the impact of Edward’s abdication lingered for years, the crisis reached a crescendo in a few days.

Source: The Times February 22, 2026 06:01 UTC