Online tensions are flaring once again within royal circles after reports surfaced that a donor connected to Prince William’s Earthshot Prize was mentioned in newly released Epstein-related documents.
Supporters of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quickly took to social media, criticizing the Prince of Wales and questioning the scrutiny applied to different members of the royal family. Some argued that the Sussexes often face harsher backlash for their associations, while others pointed out that appearing in the Epstein files does not automatically imply wrongdoing.
It is important to note that being named in documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein does not, by itself, indicate criminal conduct. Numerous public figures have appeared in the files without any evidence of illegal activity.
The renewed online debate comes just days after Prince William and Princess Kate publicly addressed the latest Epstein revelations. In a statement issued through Kensington Palace, a spokesperson said the couple is “deeply troubled” by the ongoing disclosures and emphasized that their primary concern remains with the victims.
The Epstein scandal has long cast a shadow over the British royal family, particularly due to Prince Andrew’s past association with the convicted sex offender. Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and stepped back from public duties following widespread backlash over his ties to Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
As additional documents continue to draw global attention, the royal family once again finds itself navigating the fallout of a scandal that refuses to fade from public view.
