Overview
- The Times, cited by Stern, reports the monarch has indicated the Duke and Duchess of York are not welcome at this year's family celebrations.
- Charles has also conveyed a preference that the pair remain "invisible" at future gatherings and use discreet entrances, according to the same reporting.
- DerWesten says a newly surfaced email from Ferguson praising Epstein contradicts her past distancing and prompted seven charities to drop her as patron.
- An insider quoted by DerWesten describes Prince William as pushing for consequences and viewing Andrew and Ferguson as an embarrassment to the monarchy.
- Background noted by Stern includes Andrew stepping back from duties in 2019 over his Epstein ties and resolving a civil case in 2022 through an out-of-court settlement.