Overview

• Multiple outlets say King Charles has aligned with Prince William to distance Prince Andrew from public-facing family occasions.
• Sources told The Times that Andrew is not expected to join the royal gathering at Sandringham this Christmas.
• A courtier quoted by Rob Shuter’s ShuterScoop described an alleged ultimatum from William that Andrew must go for the monarchy to endure.
• Radar Online reports claim the King wants Andrew and Sarah Ferguson out of Royal Lodge to protect the monarchy’s reputation, citing leaked emails praising Jeffrey Epstein.
• Commentators note an entrenched Crown Estate lease has complicated any move from Royal Lodge, and none of these reported steps has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.