King Charles targeted Prince Andrew’s children to deliver a devastating blow to the disgraced duke. MEGA<\/p>\n
King Charles<\/a> dealt what insiders tell RadarOnline.com<\/a> was a “devastating” blow to his brother Prince Andrew<\/a> when he ordered the removal of police protection for Andrew’s daughters Princess Beatrice<\/a> and Princess Eugenie<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 76-year-old monarch\u2019s decision dates back to 2011, when it was agreed the British taxpayer would no longer fund round-the-clock security for the princesses<\/a>, now 37 and 35. <\/p>\n Princess Beatrice And Eugenie Left Exposed At the time, the move was framed as part of wider cost-cutting, but royal watchers now say it also exposed how Charles’ strained relationship with his younger brother<\/a> \u2013 who was then facing mounting scrutiny over his conduct \u2013 stretches back years.<\/p>\n “Charles was fully aware of the impact,” a royal insider said. <\/p>\n “Removing Beatrice and Eugenie’s security wasn’t just about saving money \u2013 it was aimed squarely at Andrew.<\/p>\n “He took it very personally, believing his daughters were being made to suffer for his own actions.”<\/p>\n Jennie Bond, the former BBC royal correspondent, recalled Andrew’s reaction vividly.<\/p>\n “I do remember him being very upset, affronted, insulted on behalf of his daughters by Charles’s decision,” she said.<\/p>\n Charles Freezes Out Scandal-Plagued Andrew Other royal experts believe Andrew felt personally humiliated his children were stripped of protection traditionally afforded to senior royals.<\/p>\n Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, a commentator on monarchy and politics, said the move underlined how Charles was willing to sideline his brother.<\/p>\n “That certainly sent a signal to Andrew and it certainly sent a signal to the wider public that there was definitely a cooling in relations,” she said.<\/p>\n Andrew, 65, has been engulfed in scandal since his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> came to light.<\/p>\n He stepped back from public duties in 2019 and was later stripped of his military titles and royal patronages.<\/p>\n Though he remains Duke of York, he is no longer considered a working royal.<\/p>\n Charles has further curtailed his brother’s role.<\/p>\n Charles’ Tough Stand on Andrew vs. Rift With Harry A discreet amendment to the law in 2022 limited the position of Counsellor of State \u2013 senior royals who can deputize for the monarch \u2013 to working members of the family.<\/p>\n The change effectively removed Andrew from the list, leaving him with little remaining influence at court.<\/p>\n “It was a very deliberate step,” an insider said. “Andrew has been pushed to the sidelines and stripped of influence.<\/p>\n “Charles is sending an unmistakable message that there is no path back for him.”<\/p>\n The king’s tough stance on his brother contrasts with the painful uncertainty of his relationship with his younger son Prince Harry<\/a>, 40.<\/p>\n Harry’s Memoir & Netflix Attacks Deepen Rift With Charles Harry has accused the institution of neglect<\/a> and betrayal in his memoir Spare and his Netflix series with Meghan Markle<\/a>, yet has expressed a desire to maintain ties with his father.<\/p>\n Valentine Low, a former royal correspondent for The Times, said Charles remains conflicted.<\/p>\n He added: “Prince Harry doesn’t want to betray his father. Yes, he betrayed all those secrets as he wanted to let things out in is Netflix documentary and his book, Spare.<\/p>\n “Charles is primarily a father than monarch. It causes Charles immense pain that there is this huge rift in his family.<\/p>\n “He has said he doesn’t want them to make his last years a misery.<\/p>\n “Charles will want to explore a reconciliation if this is what this is, and he’s perfectly right to do so.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"King Charles targeted Prince Andrew’s children to deliver a devastating blow to the disgraced duke. 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Prince Andrew raged after Charles stripped his daughters of security. MEGA<\/p>\n
Charles sidelined Andrew and blocked any path back to royal life. MEGA<\/p>\n
Prince Harry accused the monarchy of betrayal while Charles sought peace. MEGA<\/p>\n