Insiders claim Catherine is increasingly alarmed by the impact Andrew and Sarah Ferguson continue to have on the Royal Family.
Catherine is reportedly becoming more aware of the strain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to place on the Royal Family.
According to insiders, the Princess is among the few senior royals who are said to be particularly upset following reports that Sarah Ferguson has been quietly travelling to Wood Farm to spend time with Andrew, who is rarely photographed in public these days.
However, sources claim Catherine’s concerns go beyond the reported visits. A well-placed insider told Closer magazine that there is growing unease within royal circles about what may be happening behind the scenes.
“Catherine is taking an especially firm stance,” the source said. “The presence of Andrew and Sarah, even quietly, represents a risk. Every time they remain in the frame, even behind the scenes, it stops the family from fully moving forward.”
For Catherine, insiders say the bigger concern is the future of the monarchy. Protecting the path ahead for her husband and their children is believed to be one of her main priorities, particularly as Prince William is expected to become king in the future.
Public opinion has remained sharply divided ever since Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein became widely known. The controversy sparked intense debate about his role within the Royal Family and whether further action should have been taken.
Some commentators have suggested that Andrew should be removed from the line of succession entirely, while others have argued that the monarchy needs a generational reset. Prince William, however, was not involved in royal decision-making when the scandal first surfaced during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The controversy has also had consequences for Sarah Ferguson. Reports suggest she has been facing uncertainty about her long-term living arrangements, with insiders claiming she has been staying with friends after Andrew’s loss of royal titles and privileges affected their shared residence.
Sources say the fallout has also strained her social circle, with several long-time associates distancing themselves in the wake of the Epstein controversy.
Despite the ongoing debate, the situation continues to raise questions about how the Royal Family plans to handle the lingering impact of past scandals while focusing on the monarchy’s future.
