The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Sarah LyallFebruary 21, 2026 at 08:12 PM

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Prince Andrew, embroiled in scandal due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, is facing a starkly different royal response under King Charles III compared to the support he received from Queen Elizabeth II. While the Queen publicly stood by Andrew, even after he was stripped of royal duties, Charles has systematically distanced the royal family from him. This has included barring him from wearing military uniform, assigning him a low-profile seat at the coronation, and removing his royal titles. Most recently, after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, King Charles issued a personal statement expressing deep concern and pledging full cooperation with authorities. These actions signal a clear break from the Queen's approach and a decisive effort to separate the monarchy from Andrew's controversies.

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