King Charles is said to be facing increasing frustration as efforts to remove his younger brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the line of succession continue to be stalled.
Despite intense public pressure and ongoing controversy over Andrew’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Duke of York remains in place in the royal succession.
Insiders told Radar Online, “There is a real sense of frustration over how difficult it is to begin removing Andrew Windsor from the line of succession. On paper, it may seem straightforward, but in reality, there is no existing mechanism for removing a single person without triggering broader constitutional consequences.”
He added, “The discussion quickly moved from whether this could be done, to whether it should even be attempted, given the scale of coordination required. It became clear that any attempt to remove him would not only involve Andrew himself but would potentially raise questions about the position of his wider family, which adds another layer of complexity.”
Additionally, sources reported that King Charles is very frustrated with the situation, saying, “There is a feeling that the King would prefer a clean resolution, but the system does not allow for a quick resolution.”
“Charles is said to be increasingly frustrated and clearly angry that, despite the reputational damage, there is no practical way to remove Andrew from office without creating a major constitutional issue,” he said.
