Despite Prince Andrew being mentioned extensively in court records detailing the s*x abuse committed by Jeffrey Epstein and associates, King Charles has reportedly assured his brother that he will not be abandoned.
Insiders suggest that the King, motivated by a sense of duty to his late mother, is committed to ensuring that Prince Andrew is not cast aside. Sources claim that the King would only reconsider his stance if Andrew faced criminal charges, even as calls mount for Scotland Yard to investigate the Duke's connections with Epstein.
An insider revealed, “Charles’ position has not changed in terms of allowing Andrew back into the family fold. As King, he decided to order the rest of the family to fall in line and welcome him back, and that was the end of the matter." The decision, the source emphasized, was final, and Charles had discussed it with others, including Prince William.
Prince William, however, voiced his concerns last year, warning his father against readmitting Andrew into the family. Citing ongoing investigations and potential revelations from Epstein's victims, William expressed a lack of trust in Andrew. He believed that the Duke's association with the family could be marred by new accusations of s*xual misconduct stemming from the expansive Epstein affair.
A source emphasized, “William was very clear [that in his view] Andrew cannot be trusted. In William’s view, [Andrew] should have no role with the family at all, considering the ongoing investigations and potential implications for the family's reputation.” The royal family faces an internal struggle as they navigate the complexities of the Prince Andrew situation and its potential repercussions.
