New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Buckingham Palace has said it is prepared to assist Thames Valley Police as the force assesses allegations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In a statement, the Palace said it would cooperate fully if approached by investigators.

"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," a spokesperson said.

The statement added that the King has made his position clear on the seriousness of the allegations.

"The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come t...