How Prince William, Kate Middleton responded to ex-prince Andrew’s arrest

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reacting to ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest.

The Prince and Princess of Wales support King Charles’ statement on the disgraced royal’s arrest, Page Six has learned.

Andrew was taken into custody at his Sandringham Estate residence on his 66th birthday on Thursday morning.

The former Duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to late convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein.

If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

The Thames Valley Police issued a statement explaining that they “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”

They did not identify Andrew by name.

Following his younger brother’s arrest, Charles expressed his “deepest concern” over the accusations.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the 77-year-old monarch said in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace.

“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”

“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” Charles continued. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

This story is developing…