King maintains contact despite reportedly finding the frequent calls unwelcome
Prince Andrew is said to be making persistent attempts to stay in touch with King Charles following renewed tension inside the royal family.
According to a report from a US-based entertainment outlet, the former Duke of York has been calling the monarch almost every day after being told to vacate Royal Lodge. The development comes as Andrew continues to face scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
A source familiar with the situation claimed Andrew is eager to keep some form of communication with the King, even though relations between the brothers remain strained.
The insider said Charles reportedly receives the calls despite finding them uncomfortable. According to the source, the King feels he cannot completely shut the door on his brother, even though he would prefer to avoid the interactions.
There is said to be growing concern within palace circles about how Andrew might react if he were fully cut off from the family. That uncertainty, the source suggested, has played a role in the King’s decision to maintain limited contact.
The insider added that the situation is being handled carefully, with Charles trying to manage the delicate balance between distancing the monarchy from controversy while avoiding a complete breakdown in communication.
Privately, however, the King is believed to view the calls as unwelcome and would rather not deal with the situation at all. Still, the source noted that Andrew is unlikely to fade quietly from the public stage.
The latest claims come after Charles removed Andrew’s military titles and royal patronages and reportedly asked him to leave Royal Lodge as part of efforts to further distance the monarchy from the ongoing controversy.
