Piers Morgan has launched a blistering attack on Prince William and Princess Kate after their first public statement on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal — dismissing it as hopelessly inadequate as pressure mounts on the Royal Family.  The broadcaster took to X after Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince and Princess of Wales were “deeply concerned” by the latest revelations linked to Epstein, branding the response bland and warning it risks fuelling a much bigger crisis for the monarchy. Sharing a BBC article about the statement, Piers wrote: “Hmmm. We’re all ‘deeply concerned’ - I don’t think a bland two-line statement from a spokesman is going to cut it for the Royals now.

The Palace statement, issued via a spokesperson, said: “I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”

This is the first time the Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly addressed the Epstein issue amid fresh allegations and newly released US documents linked to the late sex offender. However, the wording — which made no direct reference to Epstein, Andrew or his former wife Sarah Ferguson — quickly drew criticism online.

Fans piled in under Piers’ post, echoing his frustration. One wrote: “This isn’t about reputational management; it’s about moral authority. If the monarchy wants to preserve its future, it has to treat Andrew as a threat to the institution, not as a problem to be waited out.”

Another added: “‘Deeply concerned’ doesn’t cut it. This is serious, systemic abuse—words alone won’t fix it. Action, accountability, and transparency are what’s needed, not polite statements.” The timing of the statement comes as William prepared to begin a highly sensitive official visit to Saudi Arabia — a trip seen as diplomatically important.

Royal aides are understood to be acutely aware that, as headlines around Epstein continue to swirl, scrutiny of the Royal Family’s response is only intensifying. By issuing the statement, William hopes to demonstrate that he is not oblivious to the controversy, while attempting to draw a line under the issue ahead of his overseas visit.

But few believe the intervention will be enough to silence critics. The wider fallout has already impacted public appearances. King Charles was heckled during a visit to Clitheroe train station in Lancashire on Monday (February 9), when a member of the public shouted: “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?” as the monarch greeted crowds.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor maintained a long-running friendship with Epstein and continued contact with the American financier after his 2008 conviction for a child sex offence. He has previously apologised for his association with Epstein but has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

While reports have suggested William favours a further distancing from his disgraced uncle, senior royals have largely avoided addressing the allegations directly. The King last spoke publicly about Epstein’s victims in October 2025, when Andrew was stripped of his remaining titles. More recently, Prince Edward referenced the victims during a government conference in Dubai last week.