Beginning the year 2025, the members of the Royal Family are hoping for better circumstances, particularly for King Charles, who is still receiving treatment for his illness.
On the other hand, the Princess of Wales is now gradually returning to her public commitments, after her health issues. However, the family still has concerns regarding the future of the disgraced Duke of York.
Since news broke out that he had alleged contacts with a Chinese spy, Prince Andrew has kept a low profile. The prince chose not to participate in the Sandringham Christmas celebrations, preferring to stay at his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
It is possible that King Charles would want to distance himself from Prince Andrew as a result of the alleged disagreements they have regarding the prince's home.
According to Mirror, it is the intention of the anti-monarchy party Republic to investigate the financial dealings of Prince Andrew, specifically his use of the pseudonym "Andrew Inverness," which he is said to have employed in order to disguise his commercial interests. The discovery of his alleged espionage connections prompted this investigation, which has boosted his reputation.
Jennie Bond, a specialist on royal affairs, is of the opinion that King Charles will not desert his brother, despite the turbulence. Bond made the statement, "Nothing is going to change the fact that Andrew is Charles's brother."
She noted that the royal family already had two brothers who had grown apart from one another and did not require any more. Bond stated that the King will persistently oversee the prince's situation should any complaints surface.
Per Express, worsening the situation could negatively impact Prince Andrew's mental well-being, according to King Charles, who expressed his concern over the matter. Within the occurrence of the espionage crisis, the prince's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has shown her support for the prince.
Ferguson, who resides at Royal Lodge, said that she would give the father of her children her unwavering support. It was the woman who described him as a remarkable individual with a generous spirit.
Because of a civil sexual case that took place in the United States in 2022, the prince, who got involved, was stripped of his honorary military duties and royal patronages, which led to a decrease in his royal rank.
Though he is a member of the Order of the Garter and participated in the coronation of King Charles, he does not currently attend other royal ceremonies.
During the Christmas season of 2023, he gathered with the royal family in celebrating the holidays; nevertheless, his role in the royal family is still unclear as they navigate through these delicate circumstances.
Business Times has reached out to Prince Andrew for comments.
