The royal family appears to be in a predicament due to ex-Prince Andrew’s scandal, which allegedly threatens the reputation of the monarchy.
The former Duke of York’s two siblings, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, are in ‘contact’ with the disgraced royal even after King Charles’ decision to cut ties with him.
The 77-year-old monarch stripped his younger brother of his royal title and forced him to leave his preferred Windsor home, Royal Lodge, for Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate because of his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Royal expert Jennie Bond shared her thoughts on the former Duke of York’s siblings, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, who are still in touch with him despite the monarch choosing to stay away.
“I think this is an illustration of the separation of the institution of the monarchy and the royal family. The king and his heir, [Prince] William, have a vested interest in protecting the monarchy and feel they have a duty to do so,” Bond said The mirror.
Edward, 62, was reportedly due to visit the former Duke of York at Easter with his wife, Duchess Sophie.
The expert went on to explain the situation in his own words, saying: “Andrew poses a threat to the good name of the monarchy, which is why both Charles and William are keeping their distance.”
“I’m sure Anne and Edward feel the same loyalty to the crown, but they’re also a little more free to keep in touch with Andrew. And it seems they do,” Bond continued.
She then gave an insight into the meeting, saying: “No one has any idea what Edward and Sophie discussed with Andrew. Personally, I doubt it had anything to do with the move to Marsh Farm.”
Edward and Anne, 75, “keep private channels of communication open” and they “no doubt also keep Charles in the picture.”
“But I guess Edward’s visit suggests that behind the royal family’s stoic facade is a beating heart. We can only hope that one of them puts some pressure on their brother to do the right thing and tell the US authorities what he knows about Jeffrey Epstein,” Bond noted.
