In a lengthy Us Weekly cover story on Wednesday, sources opened up about how the Duchess of Sussex has found her new purpose after taking her Prince Charming and going home. Noting that she’s gone through many career changes in her past, a family friend told the outlet:

“You’re established in one world and then you enter another and your narrative is dictated by external forces.”

Not easy to navigate!

Related: Prince Harry Is Making This BOLD Move To Reconcile With His Family!

After leaving the royal family, Meghan and Prince Harry made a splash by doing several media projects and interviews, but it quickly became apparent none of it was panning out the way they had hoped. Their podcast, their Netflix deal, nothing was hitting.

In recent months, however, the Suits alum has clearly been preparing for her next shot. Not only is she teasing the launch of her lifestyle company American Rivera Orchards, but she’s also taking pointers from Hollywood powerhouses like Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow. She joined them and others at the house of broker Amy Griffin for a one-day business summit in July, an insider dished:

“Meghan was there to network. She was very kind and humble and eager to learn.”

Over the summer, she’s also gotten more involved with various charity organizations, like The Parents’ Network, a campaign to protect kids from online harm. She and her hubby also made a trip to Colombia. A second insider reflected:

“Meghan has transitioned from actress to royal to entrepreneur. She’s worn many hats, but she believes age and experience have [prepared her] for a bigger purpose in life. She’s very happy with the role she’s carved out.”

It was important for her to take the time to process everything and come up with a new plan of action after her initial media blitz post-royals, the family friend acknowledged:

“After Spare, [Harry and Meghan] realized, ‘OK, we’re ready to move on. We want to focus on our future. We can have meaning and importance separate from the lives we had previously.’”

They added:

“Meghan doesn’t harbor any negative feelings. She just wants peace, and knows you can’t find peace if you harbor resentments.”

She seemed to address this herself earlier this month in Colombia, saying:

“So much of how I approach things is less about the fight and more about how do we show up in the space and wash things over with love and kindness and generosity.”

Take her feud with Princess Catherine, for example. While she was happy to wish her well amid her cancer diagnosis, Meghan and Harry have not spoken out about other royal matters — and that’s on purpose. The family friend dished:

“Meghan’s team gets asked daily to comment on stuff that has nothing to do with their lives now. They have left it behind.”

She’s also left some of her own family members behind, like controversial father Thomas Markle, the first source said:

“Meghan still has no contact with her dad. She does not plan on having a relationship with him, and he has not met his grandkids. That ship has sailed.”

Instead, she leans on her pals and “has a great group of friends who are all successful in their own ways who she really trusts.” This includes Serena Williams and Ellen DeGeneres plus other local moms she meets up with regularly. The first insider added that she’s “very close” with neighbor and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd while a second insider said she’s befriended entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, cofounder of IT Cosmetics.

Things are a bit more difficult for Harry. He “has a small [group] of close friends,” the second source shared, claiming he prefers to keep his inner circle small for “understandable reasons.” While that may be true, we have been hearing his UK friends don’t like his wife and that’s a big reason he’s become more lonely. Not to mention, most live in the UK, and he had to move to California — so that can’t be easy! Regardless, it sounds like he’ll always put his family first, the source went on:

“He’ll always be fond of his home country, but the way he views it, his wife and kids are his priority. If that means making sure they’re safe and happy in Montecito, then he supports that.”

The husband and wife are both very hands-on parents who want their kids Archie and Lilibet to have normal childhoods despite their fame, the family friend continued:

“They take the kids to school, they pick them up, and they are very active and present with them throughout the day.”

Referencing the Duke’s battle for security in the UK, the family friend insisted the children are going to stay out of the spotlight for their safety, noting:

“I think every parent wants to share their kid with the world, but they just can’t. … [Prince] William’s kids, for example, have way more safety, even though they’re recognizable. And the same doesn’t apply to Meghan and Harry’s children. They know the world wants to see [them but] I would expect them to live smaller lives until that gets sorted, if it ever does.”

It sounds like the kids may not even understand their royal heritage yet, as the friend pointed out, “they’ll have those conversations in due time.” Right now, Meg and Harry want the little ones to feel loved for who they are:

“They’re so well-mannered. Archie is sweet and curious and playful, and Lili is vibrant and happy.”

The second source added that the parents are happy just being parents right now. Thankfully they apparently have plenty of time despite working on their Archewell Foundation campaigns and launching their business ventures. But as the kids get older, anything is possible:

“Afterwards who’s to say? But I think the focus is very much on raising their two children.”

And staying on the same page really helps. Meghan and Harry have been leaning on each other for support this whole time, the friend shared:

“They’re so in sync. Throughout their relationship, they’ve stood together no matter what.”

The second insider revealed that they enjoy downtime together and try to keep a positive mindset and are motivated to do their best work always, saying:

“It’s rooted in the bonds they share together.”

As for their new life in California, they do a lot of low-key activities like gardening, hiking, and cooking. The second insider described it as “a California lifestyle.” What, they don’t garden in Merry Old England??

While it was no doubt difficult to walk away from the royal family, they do have a big bonus now. They can work on “projects they are passionate about as opposed to being given projects to do,” making the work “more personal,” the second insider dished. Good point!

Along with The Parents’ Network, Meghan is working on her new initiative, the Welcome Project, which helps empower female refugees from Afghanistan. A third source who has worked with the former actress told the outlet:

“Female advocacy remains a centerpiece of her philanthropic intent.”

She’s also looking forward to launching her lifestyle brand sometime early next year, around the time her new Netflix series is supposed to premiere. The second source expressed:

“[ARO] will likely be very much in line with who Meghan is as a person. She loves hosting events, and she’s very thoughtful about how she treats her guests whenever they come over.”

The third insider said her series “is going to be a take on her and the joy of living,” including “little things she’s learned in terms of being a modern-day hostess.” It’s been rumored Harry may make an appearance. For now, the sources just promised there would be many familiar faces joining in.

So, Meghan has a lot on her plate coming up — but she’s NOT planning to run for office, return to acting, or write a memoir despite rampant rumors, the third confidant maintained. She’s just being Meghan:

“Meghan’s in the middle of her story right now.”

Maybe one day! Right now, a big passion of the 43-year-old’s is simply to give back, the family friend added:

“She knows her life would be extraordinarily different if she did not marry who she married. There is privilege and so much room to do good. She wants to meet the moment and make good on her good fortune.”

The friend noted that it was hard for her to “be herself” in the royal household which is why this change of pace is so refreshing, they shared:

“Most people are not really allowed to be themselves — if you’ve watched The Crown, I think that’s pretty understood.”

That’s why she’s so excited about this moment:

“There’s air and space and room. She can just be who she is.”

It’s certainly an exciting time with so much still to come from Meg! We just hope her business ventures and media projects are more successful this time around! Otherwise, she’s gonna have to come up with a whole new plan!

Thoughts?? Sound OFF (below)!

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Prince William may have opted for a stunning new look involving a lot of facial hair earlier this summer, but now that he’s back to his royal duties and done with summer vacay, he’s going back to his traditional style! As Perezcious readers will no doubt recall, Princess Catherine‘s husband turned heads back in early August when he popped up with a wonderfully-trimmed beard in a video released by the palace. Honestly, it was sexy!! But now… it’s gone!

Related: ANOTHER Royal Rift?! William & Camilla Have Issues Like Her Being A ‘Snob’ To Catherine!

On Sunday, the Prince of Wales was spotted by paparazzi photogs driving to the Crathie Kirk church near the royal family’s Balmoral Castle in Scotland. His beloved wife Kate Middleton was by his side for the journey, and looking quite well herself as she continues to fight cancer. But the real story here was the beard! Or, the lack thereof! Ch-ch-check out the unmistakable clean-shaven shot for yourself (below):

Prince William Reveals He's Already Ditched His Off-Duty Beard at Surprise Outing with Kate Middleton https://t.co/slMfwkSVrw

— PeopleStyle (@peoplestyle) August 27, 2024

Smooth AF!

As we noted back on Friday, with September on deck (OMG seriously?! It’s nearly fall already??) time is up for the royal fam’s summer vacations. It’s back to school for the kids, and back to work for Wills! And with several notable public appearances and official events looming, it’s back to being clean-shaven, too! Now, we’re just left to wonder what his estranged brother Prince Harry must think about all these facial hair moves…

Ah, well. We’ll miss the beard, that’s for sure. Maybe he can break it out again next summer?? What say U, Perezcious readers?! Sound OFF with your reactions in the comments (below)!

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On Tuesday, publisher Penguin Random House announced that the Duke of Sussex‘s book will be published in paperback in the US on October 22. And two days later, on October 24, it’ll hit shelves in the UK! But there’s an interesting addition to note here that is TOTALLY changing the dynamic of this version. And if it works… it might be a major step towards reconciliation with Harry’s estranged father King Charles, and his estranged brother Prince William.

Related: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Tour Is Costing Colombia Money — A LOT Of Money!

See, in addition to announcing those October release dates on Tuesday, the publisher also announced that the contents of the paperback version of Spare will remain completely unchanged from the hardcover version! That’s a big deal!! In most cases, paperback editions include extra chapters and content so as to entice people to buy them long after the hardcover versions of books have come out.

But with Spare, there will be NO changes. So, no new surprises to William, Charles, and the rest of the royal family! We thought for a long time that there would be additional chapters involved in the paperback version. But Penguin Random House has opted not to go that route.

And that’s why this is such a big (non) move. Per People, insiders are already noting that the decision to run the book without any updates is widely being viewed as a small but important step towards reconciliation between Harry and his estranged family. There’s no other shoe to fall, no more drama to reveal, no more surprises to unearth. They’ll know what to expect with the paperback version and (theoretically) be able to handle it!

Thoughts, Perezcious readers?! Think this will help Harry to reconcile with his famous fam?? Share your takes in the comments (below)…

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Princess Catherine‘s husband has been enjoying a low-key and mostly private summer break at Anmer Hall with his beloved wife and their three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. It’s something the family obviously needed! But in just a couple weeks, the summer will end, and he’ll return to his official royal duties. The grind never stops!

On Thursday, Kensington Palace announced that the 42-year-old father of three will be visiting the Homelessness: Reframed art exhibit at London’s Saatchi Gallery on September 5 for his first event back. That showing is about homelessness in the United Kingdom and tells the stories of people affected by it. Tthe Prince of Wales will be there in an official capacity, representing the Crown with a summit to observe the art and meet stakeholders.

Related: ANOTHER Royal Rift?! Prince William & Queen Camilla Apparently Have MAJOR Issues!

Not something Will knows anything about, right? Considering he’s leaving one of his stately homes to see it.

Well, this event is actually personal for William! The project is a collaboration with the Homewards program, which he and his Royal Foundation launched back in June 2023. Their goal is to end homelessness in the UK for good. Per People, William’s spokesperson relayed this statement from the Prince of Wales about the persistent issue of unhoused people:

“This is an issue that can be prevented and ended.”

So important! And such a good cause! This will certainly be a worthy way for William to dip his proverbial toe back into the world of officially royal outings.

BTW, this upcoming engagement will be Will’s first public appearance since mid-July when he and Prince George popped up at the UEFA European Championship soccer final England played against Spain in Berlin, Germany. And of course, these recent months have been trying amid Catherine’s ongoing cancer battle. We know King Charles‘ first-born son has relished in these last few critical summer months of being able to be near to her, and carry on their lives in private.

But soon, he’ll return to his royal responsibilities. We’re sure that more drama will inevitably come. But for now, the first official royal event is on the docket, and with it, the man who shall be King will get back to what he has done all of his life. Thoughts, Perezcious readers?? Share ’em in the comments (below)!

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It’s no secret Will and Camilla have never been the best of friends. Considering her affair with King Charles III amid his marriage to Princess Diana, that was always bound to be a complicated relationship!

The fam has put on a rather united front for the public lately. But apparently, things are still tense, even all these years later — and not just because of the affair! Recalling the moment William met Camilla when he was 17, royal expert Christopher Andersen told Us Weekly on Monday:

“She was shaking like a leaf. As soon as William left, she said she needed a gin and tonic.”

LOLz! WHUT??

While they’ve always seemed to get along in public, the Prince of Wales seemed to snub Camilla in July when he removed her sister Annabel Elliot (Charles’ chief interior designer) from the Duchy of Cornwall payroll. Andersen admitted there’s ongoing tension between the queen and future king, but he insisted it wasn’t meant to be a diss, arguing it was merely an “inevitable” business move, explaining, “William wants his own team in there.”

Related: Ominous Reason Harry & Meghan’s Chief Of Staff Quit So Abruptly!

Meanwhile, two other sources told the outlet that William and Camilla have made great strides ever since Charles and Princess Catherine were diagnosed with cancer. A source said they have “a familial relationship these days,” while a friend of the Parker Bowles family elaborated:

“William has warmed up to Camilla over time.”

But they’re not out of the woods yet, per the first source:

“There’s a lot to overcome. William and Harry had always distrusted Camilla and felt resentment toward her because of their devotion to their mother. They never felt comfortable opening up to her in any real way.”

One reason Harry and William had issues with Camilla was amid claims she was giving the press negative stories about the royals to boost her image. The source acknowledged:

“William and Harry’s distrust grew when they found out Camilla was leaking stories to the press to make herself look better.”

In Spare, Harry even revealed both brothers had begged their father not to marry his now-wife. So that says a lot! Andersen said they’ve “put on a good front” publicly, “but I don’t think they were happy with Camilla stepping in.” But thanks to being united in their spat with Harry, Will and Camilla were able to grow closer.

A source said that when the Duke of Sussex parted the family in 2020, the other royals were able to put some of their differences aside, sharing:

“It brought them closer. William and Kate don’t want any extra drama or tension in the family — they have enough of that with Meghan [Markle] and Harry.”

Kate Middleton was reportedly a key factor in this reconciliation, the Parker Bowles family friend dished:

“It was really Kate who warmed William to Camilla.”

Catherine was supposedly accepting of Camilla long before the others, the first source added:

“She’s never been dismissive of Camilla and always treated her with kindness.”

Apparently, Will and Kate like Camilla’s down-to-earth personality, the insider added:

“They both like the fact that Camilla’s normal and makes Charles less stuffy. Kate likes her because she brings a real-life relatability into the family. She’s not all about the courtiers waiting on hand and foot. Camilla’s real like Kate is.”

But that may not be the full truth. The royal author had a VERY different opinion, claiming Camilla was initially opposed to Will and Kate marrying! Christopher claimed Camilla didn’t think Kate “was of their class,” revealing:

“Camilla’s a believer in aristocracy [and] kind of a snob.”

Oof! That had to have annoyed William! You know how protective he is of his wife! Fueled in part by that issue, the father of three still isn’t a huge fan of his stepmother but rather “tolerates her.” Ouch. Meanwhile, the author argued Camilla “has always been a little afraid of William.” Yeesh. Certainly sounds like they have a tricky dynamic!

At the end of the day, no matter their issues, William isn’t fighting his father’s romance anymore, the Parker Bowles family friend furthered:

“If his dad’s happy, William’s happy. Camilla and Charles get on so well and laugh all the time. Whenever you see them together, they’re having fun and giggling. That’s what William likes about Camilla — she warms his father up and brings out his human side.”

The source also defended their unusual arrangement which has Charles spending most of his time in Scotland while Camilla prefers staying in Wiltshire, England, where she can be close to her three grandkids (from her children from a previous marriage). The family friend insisted time apart like this is “totally normal in royal and aristocratic circles, and it works for them.” Now that the monarch is battling cancer, though, “she’s been looking after him” and they’ve spent much more time together. A confidant expressed:

“Camilla’s been taking great care of Charles.”

She’s also offered to help Kate with anything she may need during her treatment, as well, which has surely softened tensions with William. Christopher concluded:

“Charles’ illness has put Camilla’s devotion and dedication to her husband more in focus. And I’m sure William appreciates that.”

Health crises can definitely bring families together! Maybe not the whole family, but this is still progress.

Thoughts? Sound OFF (below)!

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Of course, the monarch is in the midst of a fight against cancer right now, and has been undergoing treatments to battle the disease for months. Well, this week, the 75-year-old gave a bit more insight into that fight, and how it’s been going. And he only needed four words to do it!

The occasion in question was an event held for those affected by the Southport mass stabbing, which occurred at a Taylor Swift-themed event in that city on July 29. The tragedy left three young children dead, and several other people injured. On Wednesday, King Charles met with the families of those who were lost, as well as surviving victims of the tragedy. The entire event was emotionally charged, as you’d expect. But along the way, he also gave some insight into the upheavals in his personal life, too.

Related: Taylor Swift Gave Kids From Southport Stabbing A ‘Magical Night’ Backstage On Eras Tour

According to Express, one of the attendees at the somber event briefly changed the subject to politely ask Prince William‘s father how he was coming along with his cancer fight. And King Charles offered up some good news! In a very low-key way, at least. Needing just four words to answer the query, he said:

“I’m not too bad.”

We love to hear that! Per that same outlet, he appeared to be in fine fettle while interacting with those at the memorial. Obviously, it was not a happy event with lots of smiles and laughs, so he wasn’t carefree or heartening in that way. But it’s great to hear that Charles is currently upbeat about his battle nonetheless!

Here’s hoping he (and Princess Catherine, who is of course fighting her own cancer battle, as well) will come through this swimmingly and return to form! Rooting for them both! Thoughts, y’all? Share ’em in the comments (below)…

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Make it make sense! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…

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According to a new report, Will is beyond angry with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle because they apparently refuse to refer to his wife Princess Catherine by her full name! That’s right — Harry and Meghan are said to still refer to Kate Middleton as “Kate” instead of “Catherine” or Princess Catherine. Seems minor, right? Well, that’s actually a HUGE problem for William!

Related: Prince William Debuts Beard In Surprise Olympics Video With Princess Catherine! LOOK!

According to The Daily Beast, the Prince of Wales first really picked up on the Kate/Catherine conundrum in the “get well soon” messages the Spare author and the Suits alum sent to the princess after her cancer diagnosis became public earlier this year.

The princess has been pretty adamant in recent years about wanting to be referred to as Catherine, her birth name, rather than the shortened Kate of which she was known for so many years. When she started dating and then married William, she rose her worldwide profile as part of the royal family as “Kate Middleton”. It’s only recently that anyone has begun calling her Princess Catherine, but it’s what she prefers apparently. Catherine is more official, more mature, more dignified — all that stuff. Especially as Catherine and William prep to one day ascend to the throne together!

But according to that outlet’s insider on Tuesday, Harry and Meghan referred to her only as Kate in their post-diagnosis well wishes earlier this year. And that was seen by William as an “entirely unnecessary and deliberate irritation.”

Ouch!!

As for why William is so angry at the perceived affront from his estranged brother and sister-in-law, the source explained:

“William takes offense at people calling Catherine ‘Kate’ because she has asked to be known as Catherine. It’s a fairly simple wish to respect. I’m sure Meghan wouldn’t like it if William started publicly calling her ‘Meghan Markle.'”

Are… we not supposed to call her Meghan Markle, either??

A close friend of William’s also spoke to the news outlet, levying this revelation about how the chosen name refusal points to much deeper issues between the brothers:

“The fact that Harry and Meghan were unable to bring themselves to use her chosen name, even when they were sending her get-well-soon messages after her cancer diagnosis, was noted.”

Oof!

Now, you might react to this like we did at first — which is to be amazed at how trivial the distinction is between Kate and Catherine. And especially among family members! It’s tough when you’ve known someone by one name for so long. But the Kate-Catherine debacle is a VERY long-standing issue for William. That first Daily Beast source explained how everyone very well knows “that it is one of the things that pushes his buttons.” So, why keep doing it if you know it’s going to piss William off?! This is a message in writing! You can edit it! It’s not a slip of the tongue!

Related: Princess Catherine Makes SUPER Subtle Reference To Early Days Of Dating Prince William!

That source continued:

“Pushing his buttons while he was going through his wife’s cancer seemed an entirely unnecessary and deliberate irritation. I wonder if the private card began, ‘Dear Kate…'”

And a third source summed it up better than we ever could:

“No one’s saying it’s responsible for all the trouble, but deliberately calling someone by a name they don’t like is just bloody rude. If Harry and Meghan were serious about healing their issue, a good first step would be to call her Catherine.”

Good point!!

And look, we get it, nicknames are a thing. “Robert” becomes “Rob” or “Bob” or “Bobby.” And “William” morphs into “Bill” or “Will” or “Billy.” So it goes! But if the person in question wants you to use their given name, and has been asking politely to be referred to by that name for a long time… why not just do it?! It’s the polite thing to do! Right?

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As we’ve been reporting, the couple went down to the South American nation for a four-day, quasi-royal tour to see things there. But it wasn’t all fun and games, as some of the government’s critics are now pointing out. Instead, they are complaining about the cost the Colombian gov spent on hosting Harry and Meghan. And seriously, this is NOT chump change!!

Related: Harry & William ‘Will Never Reconcile’ Now That The Sussexes Have ‘Their Own Agenda’!

According to a report published by Colombian news outlet CW Noticias, the four-day tour cost the country eight billion pesos in just security needs alone for Harry and Meghan!! That’s just a shade under $2 million USD. For just a four-day, unofficial tour with two people who aren’t even working members of the royal family! Damn!!

Broken down further per that CW Noticias report, the security needs for the Spare author and the Suits alum came down to finding the money to pay more than 3,000 police officers and soldiers to be staffed throughout the tour, as well as helicopters, bomb disposal units, bomb-sniffing dogs, around-the-clock armed guards near Harry and Meghan themselves, and bulletproof shields and other long-distance security measures to prevent possible sniper attacks.

Thankfully, as far as safety was concerned, the tour went off without a hitch. But from a financial perspective, it was a VERY steep bill for Colombia to cover. That’s half a million bucks a day!! And now, since the country’s vice president Francia Márquez is the one who invited Harry and Meghan down to the South American spot, she’s the one taking all the blame!

Andres Escobar, the security chief of the Colombian city of Cali where Harry and Meghan spent some time on their trip, took to X (Twitter) to make a public comment about the cost of the voyage. He accused Márquez of “squandering public money on her vanity,” and said that the cash spent on Harry and Meghan was “taxes spent on rich white people for photo opportunities and social media.” OUCH!! He continued:

“Billions that could have been used to expand coverage of children’s canteens, pay salaries of community mothers, seed capital for Afro communities or adapt sports venues practically in ruins.”

Then, when DailyMail.com asked him to expand upon that X message in an interview, Escobar added more complaints about the poor state Colombia finds itself in and the waste that came about with paying for Harry and Meghan to visit the nation:

“The country paid almost two million US dollars for the security of this trip and there are many, many Colombians who are hungry and have a lack of basic needs. They invested this money because the vice president wanted to meet two high profile public figures and brush aside criticism and problems that we have here through a corrupt government.”

He continued:

“We are in an economic crisis and eight billion pesos have been spent for the visit of Harry and Meghan, Colombian military planes and helicopters have been used and the money could have been better spent. Before this current government came to power they campaigned that they would save money and not waste it but they have done just the opposite with this visit.”

He also took the interview as an opportunity to slam VP Márquez for inviting Harry and Meghan to Colombia only after first seeing them on Netflix:

“The vice president asked them here because she saw them on Netflix. Can you believe that? How ridiculous. I can’t believe she said that. This country could have used the money to invest in our own infrastructure. We are in a bad way and money is wasted for this.”

Oof!

Thoughts, y’all?? Does Escobar have a point here?! Sound OFF with your take in the comments (below)…

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As Perezcious readers know, for months now, the monarch has been trying to get his brother and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson to move out of their home, the Royal Lodge. The Duke of York signed a 75-year lease on the property in the early 2000s, so he has no intention of leaving. Still, Charles is fighting against his stay and wants the co-parents to move into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s old place, Frogmore Cottage. Last we heard, His Majesty was tired of funding his younger bro’s ritzy lifestyle — and now he’s doing something about it!

Related: Prince Harry & Prince William ‘Will Never Reconcile’ 

On Sunday, The Sun reported that Charles has stripped Andrew of his 10-person private security team!

Just like Harry, when Andrew stopped being a working royal following his Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre scandal, he lost his police protection. He also lost his annual allowance, per Us Weekly. Unlike the Duke of Sussex, Charles has been helping Andrew maintain police protection at the 31-room mansion, where the private security team was stationed. But according to a Palace insider via The Sun, all this is coming to an end. They dished:

“Everyone is speculating this means the Duke will have to leave the Royal Lodge because what other reason could there be to take his security away? They are all working the final weeks of their contract till the end of October. It’s not thought anyone is being lined up to replace them. It isn’t a secret that the King wants him out.”

Wow! It’s currently unclear if Andrew plans to pay for his own security detail or what his next steps are.

Interestingly, sources also told the outlet that the Royal Household has no plans to move any other royals into the property (should Andrew ever leave). Instead, they want to find a new tenant for the place. They’re probably looking for a way to make some money off the property, which requires expensive upkeep every year. As the current tenant, Andrew is supposed to be responsible for $503,000 a year of upkeep, but photos obtained of the property suggest he’s been avoiding doing the necessary work, The Mirror reported in May. This is yet another reason Charles may want him out.

Meanwhile, two apartments are being refurbished at Kensington Palace but neither of them is being saved for Andrew, The Sun noted. That said, it doesn’t sound like he has been persuaded to leave his abode yet, but it’s interesting that Charles is threatening him with the security! Previously, The Times sources claimed one of the big reasons the 75-year-old wanted Andrew at Frogmore was because it “has the benefit of being within the Windsor Castle security cordon hence reducing the need for alternative round-the-clock security for Royal Lodge.” So, now it seems like Charles is trying to force Andrew’s hand.

There’s just one problem with his plan. According to The Sun, Charles is still paying Andrew £4 million a year to keep him afloat. This is seemingly unrelated to the money he spent on the mansion’s security detail. (Why does he need with that much money if he’s not working or paying for his own security? Jeez!) If Charles really wants to stick it to Andrew, he could revoke all his brother’s funding. We bet Andy would listen to his demands then! But right now, it doesn’t seem like the King is ready to be that mean! We’ll see what happens if this eviction debate rages on, though!

Despite this battle, the father of Princess Beatrice and Eugenie arrived at Balmoral Castle on Friday for a summer holiday, the outlet noted, where he will join Charles and other family members for a vacation. So, they may be beefing over this house, but it’s not a complete rift!

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