Experts Say Royal Family Is Under “Unprecedented” Strain Amid Ongoing Andrew Fallout
Prince William’s brief but candid remark at the BAFTAs has prompted renewed discussion about the pressure facing the Royal family, particularly King Charles.
While speaking at the ceremony, William admitted he was not in the right frame of mind to watch Hamnet, the historical drama directed by Chloé Zhao. “I need to be in quite a calm state, and I am not at the moment. I will save it,” he said.
That single line has since been picked apart by royal commentators, who believe it reveals far more than it appears on the surface.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams argued that the pressure on King Charles is particularly intense at present, especially as he continues cancer treatment. According to Fitzwilliams, both William and Catherine are said to be deeply concerned about how the ongoing situation involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is unfolding and what impact it may have on the King’s wellbeing.
Another commentator, Ian Pelham Turner, described William’s words as “indicative” of the broader strain within the family. He suggested that declining to watch a story centred on personal loss reflects just how emotionally stretched things are behind palace doors.
Turner went further, calling the current moment an “unprecedented crisis” for the monarchy. He claimed family members are effectively “walking on eggshells,” aware that fresh allegations or developments could surface at any time.
Although William’s comment may have seemed offhand at first, experts believe it highlights a deeper tension running through the Royal household. With the King managing his health and the family facing sustained public scrutiny, even small remarks are now being viewed through a much wider lens.
