King Charles reportedly still faces the problem of dealing with his younger brother, ex-Prince Andrew, without creating a tougher situation for the monarchy. Those close to the Royal Palace claim Charles is being cautious because he worries that cutting Andrew off too hard, especially financially, could push him to go public in a way the family can’t control.
King Charles preventing this by not completely abandoning ex-Prince Andrew, says source
RadarOnline’s exclusive report claims that King Charles’ fear centers on the possibility of ex-Prince Andrew choosing a tell-all TV interview or even a memoir if he feels cornered. One source described Prince William’s feelings about the situation in blunt terms, claiming, “William’s tolerance for Andrew’s situation is almost non-existent,” adding that the Prince of Wales views Andrew’s private lifestyle as “a direct affront to the standards the monarchy is supposed to uphold.”
But the report added that tougher action comes with risk. A palace aide claimed, “The danger is that cracking down too aggressively could have unintended consequences,” adding that if the former prince feels “financially strangled” and stripped of security, he may decide he has “nothing left to protect.”
An insider cautioned another concern to be that “Andrew is effectively cut off from any conventional means of earning a living,” and that leaves him in a “precarious position, both financially and psychologically.” Moreover, a memoir or TV interview could start to look like “a lifeline rather than a betrayal” if pressure builds.
Additionally, RadarOnline reported that Andrew’s day-to-day habits have not changed much, with one insider claiming, “He continues to insist on all the trappings of a grand household, even when there is no audience for it,” including formal dinners with “silver service.”
Meanwhile, the king aims for a practical solution instead of a public punishment. A source said, “Charles is acutely aware of how fragile the situation could become if it is mishandled,” while another warned, “If Andrew were suddenly stripped of all financial support and stability, the only leverage he would have left would be what he knows about the family.”
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea.
