Following the scandal about Prince Andrew’s connection with the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, it seems like the relationship with his brother Prince Charles has ultimately gone downhill.
In an article published by Fox News, royal expert and reporter Neil Sean says, “Andrew faces the wrath of his older brother Prince Charles even more now than ever, but have they ever really seen eye to eye? It’s reported that the queen sees Andrew as her ‘favorite’ son, and something he has played up to quite a lot despite Prince Charles having the higher public role.”
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He continued, “It always infuriated Charles that Andrew could do no wrong in the eyes of his mother who had more time for him simply because she had grown into her role by the time Andrew had arrived. Charles has had to simply work harder he feels than ever as Andrew was known back in the day as the fun-loving party prince, good-looking, and always seen with the right people at all the hottest spots plus endless model girlfriends, while Charles always appeared more sour and dour by comparison.”
To describe their current relationship, Sean mentioned that it is “virtually non-existent due to the extra workload that Charles and William have undertaken since the queen has almost semi-retired now.” The outlet adds that the brothers are “no longer speaking” and that when it comes to the thought of returning to public life, Prince Charles and Prince William believe that their relative should just work on “behind-the-scenes-charity” instead.
At the end of the day, Sean concludes that the Duke of York “remains a counsellor of state, and as such he also believes he should be included at royal and state events.” Moreover, Prince Andrew values his titles HRH (His Royal Highness) and “Prince of the Blood.” Sean reports, “He feels that should be reinstated and his position recognized and respected.” However, an exclusive source tells Sean, “The Duke could lobby all he wanted, if indeed he has, but whether he would ever get anything back remains a different situation.”
