British political campaign group stages 15-minute protest
Charles III: "Full support and cooperation for the police investigation"
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III of the United Kingdom who has been stripped of his royal titles, was arrested and then released over allegations related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. A photograph of him taken while he was returning home after being questioned by police was hung at the Louvre Museum in France, sparking outrage across Europe.
On the 23rd (local time), the British daily The Times and other outlets reported that a photograph of Andrew had been hung on a wall of the Louvre Museum for 15 minutes the previous day. The action was carried out by the British political campaign group “Everyone Hates Elon.”
At the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, a British political campaign group hung a photograph of Mountbatten-Windsor Andrew for 15 minutes. Reuters Yonhap News
Earlier, on the 19th, Andrew was arrested by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was released and sent home after about 11 hours. His return home was captured by global news agencies, and in the photograph he is seen in the back seat of a car, leaning back with a vacant expression. The group added the caption “He is sweating now” beneath the framed image.
Back in 2019, the BBC questioned Andrew about a statement by an Epstein sex trafficking victim who said, “Andrew was dancing with me and was sweating profusely.” At the time, Andrew claimed that, for medical reasons, he did not sweat. Explaining the latest protest, the group said, “We wanted to show how the world will remember Andrew by hanging this iconic arrest photo.”
Andrew is the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and was once a prince, but he has been stripped of all honors and titles after allegations related to Epstein emerged. He is currently under police investigation on suspicion of leaking confidential information to Epstein while serving as the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.
In connection with the case, King Charles III issued a royal statement on the 19th, saying, “I have learned of the allegations that Andrew abused his public office and I express my deep concern. There must be a thorough, fair investigation by the appropriate authorities into this matter,” adding, “I will give my full support and cooperation to this investigation.”
The King said, “As investigative procedures are under way, I do not think it appropriate to comment further on this issue,” but added, “Let me be clear: we must unfailingly abide by the law and due process. In the meantime, my family will continue to do our utmost to serve you all.”
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