India, Feb. 19 -- King Charles III said on Thursday that the law must take its course following the arrest of his younger brother, former Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid the Epstein files row. The monarch added that he had "learned the news with the deepest concern" and said the royal family would fully support the police investigation.

"I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," Charles said in a statement.

Charles' reaction came hours after former prince Andrew was arrested, the same day he turned 66 years old.

"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriat...