HOW CHARLES ENDED HIS BROTHER'S ROYAL REIGN

The decision to exile Andrew has changed the royal family forever

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In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on 30 October, the King announced the “formal process to remove the style, titles and honours” of his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and that “notice has now been served to surrender the lease” on his home, Royal Lodge. It continued, “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.” It’s a ruthless choice and perhaps Charles’ most pivotal since he became King in 2022, but it will have widespread ramifications and could change the monarchy forever. Here are five secrets from our palace sources...

1 WILLS LEADS POLICE PROBE!

In a move no one saw coming, the Prince of Wales, 43, is said to be open to assisting police with any inquiries should they choose to pursue the investigation into 65-year-old Andrew's association with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.