King Charles III has faced a complicated year, marked not only by health problems related to his cancer but also by family tensions within the British monarchy.
One of the main current controversies is the conflict over Prince Andrew’s residence at Royal Lodge.
The Duke of York, 64, has lived in this property, valued at \$38 million, since 2004 after signing a 75-year lease.
However, following the 2019 revelation of his friendship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew has faced a fall from grace, losing his role in the monarchy, his royal duties, and his military honors.
The ongoing rift between King Charles and his brother Andrew has led to problems among other members of the royal family.
Trouble between King Charles and Prince Andrew
According to a report in The New York Post, Princess Anne, as well as Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, have expressed dissatisfaction with the way the monarch is handling the situation, especially due to Andrew’s reluctance to leave Royal Lodge.
A source quoted by Woman’s Day reflected the king’s concern about the current state of his family, where everyone seems to be in trouble, whether health, financial, or legal.
The situation with Andrew and the Royal Lodge has divided the family, the source said, adding that Anne, Sophie, and Edward are disappointed with Charles’ management.
“Then there’s the diabolical situation with his two beloved sons,” the insider added.
In addition, the situation has affected Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who are concerned about the lack of protection for their father. “
There are fallouts with Sarah, Beatrice, and Eugenie, who are deeply concerned Andrew is not being protected,” the insider claimed.
On the other hand, it has even caused friction with Camilla, who often becomes the target of the king’s irritability.
“He’s even managed to upset Camilla as she’s the one always bearing the brunt of his irritability.”
So far, Buckingham Palace has not issued any comment on this growing controversy within the royal family.