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Donald Trump said he feels “badly” for the royal family amid the continuing fallout over Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s connections with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One late on Sunday, the US president was asked about the King’s decision to strip his brother of his peerages and the title of prince.

“It’s a terrible thing that’s happened to the (royal) family,” Mr Trump said.

“That’s been a tragic situation. It’s too bad. I feel badly for the family.”

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on board Air Force One (M

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