After latest Epstein files release, the king must feel vindicated for cutting off Andrew

Position of Mountbatten-Windsor now appears even more grave, and the shadow cast over his family even darker

When King Charles stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles and announced he would be booted out of Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace said the censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him".

Four months and more than 3m documents later, Charles must surely feel vindicated on his tough approach. For while there is nothing to suggest the king nor any other senior royals knew then what was to come in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, what has emerged has been truly shocking.