This is the clearest sign yet the royals are turning their backs on Andrew.

It has been a slow but steady fall from grace for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, since his name became associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

While he has had his duties rescinded and his titles removed, the former prince has appeared to find reprieve within the shelter of his tight-lipped family.

Until now.

Previously, senior members of the royal family have stayed mum on the topic of their ousted family member, sticking to the family line of "never complain, never explain".

But new statements from the Palace show a changing tide — and it's the clearest sign yet that the royals are turning their backs on Andrew.

"The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," a Palace spokesman said, per the BBC.

"While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect."

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The statement comes after Thames Valley Police confirmed it was assessing a complaint made by anti-monarchy group Republic, alleging that Andrew had shared confidential matter with Epstein.

The Palace spokesperson told the BBC the King and Queen's "thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse".

It's the first time the monarch has shared a statement directly addressing allegations about Andrew.

The former prince first stepped back from his royal duties in 2019 following his infamous sit-down interview with BBC's Newsnight about his friendship with the late convicted sex offender.

He shared he had asked the late Queen Elizabeth for permission to withdraw from duties for the "foreseeable future".

At the time, Andrew said: "I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein", per the BBC.

Andrew lay low over the years but recent revelations surrounding Epstein's crimes have brought his name back into the spotlight.

Last October, Andrew announced he would no longer use his title of Duke of York and honours following a discussion with King Charles. The King then proceeded to officially rescind his brother's titles, including his title as Prince, and announced that he would be required to move out of Royal Lodge — the home he lived in with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

"Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor," a statement from the Palace said.

"His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the statement continued.

"Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse."

It came as calls continued to grow for the former prince to face an investigation over his friendship with Epstein.

While it was announced in late October, Andrew has only just moved out of Royal Lodge this week. He will now reside in the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk — a property privately owned by the King. The BBC reports the King will pay the costs of Andrew's new home.

The Guardian previously reported the former Duke of York was set to receive a large one-off payment and an annual stipend as part of his new life as a commoner.

On January 30, the US Justice Department (DOJ) released more than three million documents tied to its investigations into convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The files, some of which are heavily redacted, contain approximately 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.

Andrew featured in the newly released files, with a photo of himself and an unidentified female garnering close attention.

And King Charles is not alone in his recent remarks.

The future king, Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, have also made their position known in a statement released overnight, toeing a similar line to the king.

A royal spokesperson said, "I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations", per the BBC.

"Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."

Following the recent release of files, Prince Edward, who is the youngest brother of King Charles, urged people to remember the victims.

"Well, with the best will in the world, I'm not sure this is the audience that is the least bit interested in that," he said at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

"They all came here to listen to education, solving the future, but no, I think it's all really important, always, to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this."

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