King Charles does not meet brother Andrew at Sandringham

King Charles did not meet with his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor during a visit to the Sandringham estate over the bank holiday weekend, despite the two being in close proximity. The monarch arrived at Wood Farm Cottage, a private residence on the Norfolk estate, while Andrew resides at Marsh Farm, a five bedroom farmhouse about a 14 minute drive away. Charles did not visit his brother nor invite him to come to Wood Farm, according to reports. The decision continues a pattern of estrangement that began last year when the King stripped Andrew of his remaining royal titles and initiated his eviction from Royal Lodge, the 30 room Grade II listed property in Windsor where Andrew had lived for more than two decades.

Andrew was formally stripped of his titles in October, after which he became known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Following the removal of his titles, Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him. The Palace added that the King and Queen’s thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.