Prince Andrew sidelined by King Charles to make William happy
Prince Andrew seems to be struggling to reconnect with his own family
King Charles III's scandal-hit brother Prince Andrew seems to be struggling to reconnect with his own family.
The Duke of York noticeably remains absent from key family gatherings, and when he does attend, he's met with a chilly reception from none other than King Charles and Prince William, the future monarch.
The strained relationships have left many wondering if the Duke will ever regain his status within the family or be welcomed back into the fold, especially after the damage his alleged scandals inflicted on the monarchy.
Andrew has been housed separately from King Charles and the Prince of Wales at Balmoral, which is regarded as the royal family's most private retreat.
The King reportedly sidelined the Duke to placate heir to the British throne Prince William, who fears uncle's presence could create new problems for the monarchy.
The monarch and his wife Camilla have already arrived to spend time as per the centuries old royal tradition. The King and Queen are expected to host the rest of the royal family in the comings weeks, including Prince William and Princess Kate.
Meanwhile, Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, along with the rest of the York Family, have also arrived at the Scottish Highlands estate.
The Duke is reportedly staying with Fergie at Craigowan Lodge, on the Balmoral estate, a move insiders told The Times is ' no coincidence.'
It's being claimed the decision was made to keep Andrew away from the Waleses. He also did not attend the traditional Sandringham gathering earlier this year.
According to a new and explosive biography titled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks by Andrew Lownie, tensions between Prince William and Prince Andrew have been brewing for years.
The book attributes this strained relationship to Andrew's hedonistic lifestyle, controversial friendships, and secretive money-making ventures,' and even his inappropriate remarks about Princess Kate-an issue still shrouded in mystery.
The biography further claims that William has made efforts to remove Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson from Royal Lodge, a 30-room residence in Windsor, due to Andrew's failure to properly maintain the property.
However, his presence at Balmoral is now being viewed as a gesture of support from the King.
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