EXCLUSIVE: Radar Reveals the One Reason King Charles Has Pledged to Cooperate With Cops Over Shamed Brother Andrew's Epstein Disgrace
King Charles has pledged to cooperate with police over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Epstein scandal.
Feb. 12 2026, Published 6:38 p.m. ET
King Charles has pledged to cooperate with police over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Epstein scandal – and insiders have told RadarOnline.com the decisive factor was fury the renewed controversy has overshadowed the launch of the monarch's deeply personal environmental film.
Charles's 90-minute documentary, Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, premiered on Prime Video last week following a landmark screening at Windsor Castle.
Charles' Environmental Film Overshadowed By Andrew Scandal
King Charles III pledged to cooperate with police over his brother’s scandal.
The film charts the monarch's five-decade campaign on climate change, organic farming and sustainable architecture.
But within hours of its release, headlines were dominated by fresh images and documents tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 65, and his association with convicted s-- offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 aged 66 from an apparent suicide.
A palace source said: "There is real anger behind the scenes, and if we are being candid, some of it is rooted in pride. The King invested enormous personal energy into this documentary – it was not just another engagement or ceremonial duty.
"He regards it as a distillation of everything he has stood for over decades, a kind of mission statement for his reign."
King's Frustration Behind The Scenes
Charles expressed frustration as headlines shifted away from his legacy project.
The source continued: "Charles believed the release would focus public attention on his environmental legacy – the years of campaigning that were once mocked and are now widely accepted.
"Instead, the headlines pivoted almost immediately to Andrew and the latest Epstein revelations. From the King's perspective, what should have been a moment of gravitas and reflection was eclipsed."
According to aides, that eclipse has hardened Charles's stance.
One senior insider said: "The reality is that Andrew's scandal hijacking the film launch is the tipping point. The King feels that if law enforcement seeks clarification or cooperation from the palace regarding Andrew's dealings, there can be no obstruction. He will cooperate fully. He will not allow his reign – or his legacy project – to be derailed again."
King Signals Full Cooperation With Law Enforcement
The King warned viewers about the urgency of climate change.
Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, uses the documentary to restate warnings he has voiced since the 1970s.
In the film he says: "We're actually destroying our means of survival, all the team. To put that back together again is possible, but we should have been doing it long ago. We've got to do it as fast as we can now."
The premiere of Charles' film at Windsor Castle – the first commercial screening held at a royal residence – was intended to signal a modern, outward-looking monarchy.
Around 200 guests attended before a reception in St. George's Hall. But the optics were swiftly overtaken by renewed scrutiny of Andrew's past links to Epstein.
Another source said: "Charles sees a stark contrast between his life's work and Andrew's recurring controversies. He views himself as focused on stewardship, legacy and the long term. Andrew, in his view, remains trapped in reputational crises of his own making."
Environmental Legacy Now Outweighs Family Loyalty
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Charles drew a firm line between stewardship and scandal.
The aide added: "This film was something he considers profoundly important – almost a personal testament. When Andrew's situation once again dominated the narrative, it reinforced a long-held frustration that his milestones are overshadowed. That is why he is prepared to draw a clear line. If authorities ask questions, there will be cooperation."
A second palace insider said the monarch believes transparency is now essential. "He cannot afford ambiguity," they warned.
"His documentary represents the values he wants to define his reign – responsibility, sustainability, accountability. Allowing his brother's issues to cloud that would undermine everything he has tried to articulate."
Andrew, who stepped back from public duties in 2019, has denied wrongdoing.
But as new material continues to surface, Charles's inner circle says the King's patience has worn thin – and that safeguarding his environmental legacy now outweighs family loyalty.
