Released on Wednesday, the court documents have ignited anger among royal fans, prompting some commentators to urge King Charles to take decisive action and remove Prince Andrew from the Royal Lodge to shield the monarchy from further backlash.
A royal insider noted the difficult situation King Charles finds himself in, stating, "Andrew, alleged to have groped two women in newly released documents, has placed the King in a painful predicament."
The source added, "The documents have dealt a blow to Andrew's hopes of rebuilding his reputation, especially after participating in the annual Christmas walk with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson."
Another source emphasized that there is "no way back" for Prince Andrew, asserting that the King has no option but to sever all ties. The association with Epstein, despite Andrew's denials of wrongdoing, continues to tarnish the Royal Family's image.
"There is no way back for him. Andrew should have no place in public alongside the King or any other member of the Royal Family," the source concluded.
The move to ban Prince Andrew would signify a reversal for King Charles, who had previously ordered his family to welcome Andrew back into the fold, much to the reported displeasure of Prince William.
Prince Andrew had previously withdrawn from public life amid scrutiny over his friendship with Epstein, settling a US civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre. The recently unsealed court documents listed high-profile figures associated with Epstein, including Andrew, with no implication of their knowledge or involvement in criminal behavior.
