King Charles has been at odds with his brother, Prince Andrew, since he was accused of sexual abuse in 2022. After the allegations went public, their mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, stripped the Duke of York of his titles and forced him to step away from the public eye.
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Since then, Prince Andrew has only been seen at family functions, which included the Christmas celebrations, which his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, attended for the first time in years.
Moreover, as many know, the King is trying to evict his brother from Royal Lodge. However, the way he has been handling the situation has allegedly upset the whole family.
King Charles wants Prince Andrew out
A source recently revealed to Daily Beast that King Charles is still determined to evict his brother and that the ongoing dispute has been described as a ‘siege’.
It’s been compared to a siege and that is accurate in one respect because Charles will starve Andrew out. Security is just a first step.
The source added that His Majesty is prepared to cut off financial support and it has been said that he will stop his brother’s security in October 2024, as per Express. If Prince Andrew were to be evicted, and his lease terminated, he would be due the sum he spent on renovating the property.
King Charles has allegedly upset the family
As reported by Express King Charles has ‘managed to upset everyone’ in the Royal Family over his battle with Prince Andrew, . An unnamed source said:
This situation with Andrew and the Royal Lodge has somewhat divided the family…with Anne, Sophie, and Edward all disappointed in how he’s handled it. Then there’s the diabolical situation with his two beloved sons.
Indeed, His Majesty has been under a lot of pressure so far during his reign and has been ‘worried’. Between his feud with his brother, the ongoing feud between his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and several health issues in the family, King Charles has allegedly sought out ‘spiritual counsel’.
The source also adds that King Charles has ‘upset’ his wife, Queen Camilla, as she is the one who is ‘always bearing the brunt of his irritability’.
Who could live at Royal Lodge if Prince Andrew is evicted?
As the dispute is ongoing, there are debates on who would take over the property. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield believes the King will gift the 31-room home to his wife ‘in case the worse happens’.
She told Talk TV:
He wants to have a space for her in a private area that's close enough to the family and close enough to where she will be safe and familiar with.
On the other hand, some believe he could offer the home to his other brother, Prince Edward. As per Express, Richard Kay explained that King Charles is ‘impressed’ that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have stepped up for the family.
Charles has entertained the thought of offering Royal Lodge to his youngest brother, Prince Edward.
The King has been hugely impressed by the manner in which Edward and his wife, Sophie, have increased their workload since their elevation to Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
According to reports, King Charles allegedly hopes to evict Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge by the end of the year.
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Sources used:
Express: ‘King Charles has 'managed to upset everyone - even Camilla - in royal rows', source claims’
Express: ‘Prince Andrew heading for huge clash as King Charles 'set to hand Royal Lodge to Camilla'
Daily Beast: ‘Prince Andrew’s Plan to Beat King Charles in Royal Lodge ‘Siege’
TalkTV: ‘King Charles Set For Royal War Against Prince Andrew’
