King Charles III, reportedly facing a dire cancer battle, is said to be determined to resolve lingering scandals within the royal family before his time runs out. According to palace insiders, the monarch is prioritizing cutting financial ties with his brother, Prince Andrew, whose association with Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual misconduct have long overshadowed the House of Windsor.
With his health reportedly declining, Charles is focused on ensuring the monarchy’s stability by addressing what he perceives as the “Andrew problem” once and for all.
The Financial Fallout
As part of his reported plan, King Charles has allegedly decided to revoke Andrew’s substantial annual allowance of $1.29 million and strip him of his seven-figure security detail. Sources close to the palace say this decision comes after years of frustration over Andrew’s refusal to scale back his publicly extravagant lifestyle.
“Charles has tried absolutely everything to get Andrew to cut back on his expenses,” one insider revealed. “But Andrew has been obstinate and believes he is within his royal rights to not surrender a single dime.”
Faced with no other options, Charles has reportedly chosen to invoke the “nuclear option” of cutting Andrew’s finances entirely. “From his perspective, he had no other choice,” the source added.
The Push to Remove Andrew
In addition to financial measures, Charles is reportedly determined to remove Andrew from the Royal Lodge, his long-time residence. According to palace insiders, the king wants his brother to step out of the public eye permanently, even if that means Andrew must seek financial help from wealthy friends.
“Duty to the crown comes before any allegiance to his blood kin,” a palace insider stated.
This is not the first time Andrew has faced royal demotions. In January 2022, he was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles after settling a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. Andrew has denied the allegations and claimed no wrongdoing but has been sidelined from royal duties ever since.
The Epstein Scandal’s Lingering Shadow
Andrew’s association with the late Jeffrey Epstein continues to tarnish the royal family’s image. The scandal reached its peak when Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit in 2021, accusing Andrew of sexually assaulting her multiple times when she was underage.
While the lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum, the damage to Andrew’s reputation—and by extension, the monarchy—has been profound. Charles’ latest reported move appears to be an effort to minimize further harm to the royal brand.
Charles’ Legacy in Focus
Amid his reported battle with cancer, King Charles is said to be laser-focused on securing the future of the monarchy. “He knows his days upon the throne are numbered and is bent on solving the Andrew problem before it’s too late,” said a palace insider.
Charles’ reign has already seen significant changes, including cost-cutting measures and a focus on modernizing the monarchy. However, the move to sever ties with Andrew underscores his commitment to ensuring that the monarchy survives beyond his tenure, free from the scandals that have plagued it in recent years.