King Charles Terrified of Prince Andrew’s Next Move as Meghan and Harry’s Royal Exit Still Haunts Him
King Charles is said to be deeply unsettled as memories of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shocking royal exit continue to haunt him. Fresh fears have emerged that Prince Andrew could follow a similar path — one that might cause even more damage to the monarchy’s already fragile image.
According to palace insiders who spoke to RadarOnline, the King is increasingly anxious that pushing Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson too far could spark a royal crisis that mirrors Harry and Meghan’s 2020 departure.
“Charles still hasn’t recovered from the fallout of Megxit,” one insider revealed. “It was a public relations disaster that shook the foundation of the royal family. The last thing he wants is another explosive situation — especially from within his own family.”
The monarch reportedly shares the same concerns as the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who fears that forcing Andrew out completely could trigger a backlash. “Charles and Kate both feel that sidelining Andrew and Fergie too aggressively could backfire,” the source explained. “They know how unpredictable the Yorks can be.”
Behind palace walls, there is growing speculation that Prince Andrew has quietly entertained the idea of releasing a tell-all memoir — a move that could send shockwaves through the royal establishment.
“He’s already talked about writing a book before,” an insider confessed. “If he ever went through with it, it could be catastrophic. The King knows Andrew has plenty of stories from decades inside the royal machine, and he’s terrified that resentment could push him over the edge.”
The royal source added, “Charles worries that if the Yorks are pushed too hard, Andrew might retaliate — and that could mean spilling secrets or airing grievances that the family can’t afford to have exposed.”
The Duke of York’s standing within the royal family has been severely diminished since his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, which reignited global outrage over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite officially stepping down from royal duties, Andrew has remained close to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and has been living a largely reclusive life at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
However, Fergie has reportedly been pleading with the King to show leniency. “Fergie made a point of asking the King not to force her and Andrew out of the family,” the insider claimed. “She knows how fragile their position is and is desperate to maintain at least some connection to the royal circle.”
Sources say Charles is torn between preserving the monarchy’s integrity and keeping his volatile relatives in check. “He feels he cannot allow the family name to be tarnished further,” the insider continued. “But at the same time, he’s acutely aware that cutting Andrew and Fergie off could ignite a new royal scandal.”
This balancing act has left the King walking a political and emotional tightrope. “The whole situation brings back painful memories of Harry and Meghan,” a former courtier revealed. “He saw how that situation spiraled out of control and fears history could repeat itself with Andrew.”
Palace aides are said to be urging caution, reminding the monarch that the Duke of York, despite his damaged reputation, still commands a degree of loyalty from certain royal supporters — and that any perceived mistreatment could backfire publicly.
“Charles is determined to protect the crown above all else,” a royal observer commented. “But he also knows that family tensions, if mishandled, can quickly become national scandals. He’s haunted by the mistakes of the past and terrified of creating another self-inflicted wound.”
For now, King Charles appears to be treading carefully, maintaining a wary peace with the Yorks while quietly tightening control behind the scenes. But as one palace insider ominously put it, “The King knows that all it takes is one wrong move one word out of place and the whole thing could explode again.”
