Prince William and Kate Middleton are trying to keep calm and carry on despite the scandal surrounding thearrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor(formerly Prince Andrew) on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but onthe red carpet at the BAFTAsthis evening, the royal couple was confronted by a heckler. "Is the monarchy in peril?" one attendeeaskedthe Prince and Princess of Wales, which they ignored.
While the Prince and Princess of Walesdid not issue a statement on former Prince Andrew's arrest, it is understood they agree withthe message shared by King Charles. "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," King Charles wrote on Thursday. "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."
The King continued, "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."
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Prince William, Kate, and their three childrenreportedly were at their home Anmer Hall at Sandringhamat the time of Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. Anmer Hall, their house, is six miles away fromWood Farm, where the disgraced former prince has been living since his eviction fromRoyal Lodge. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.
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