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Is Queen Elizabeth to Blame? King Charles 'Heartbroken' as Prince Andrew Scandal Overshadows His Reign

Royal watchers express concern over King’s appearance as Palace insists he remains 'in good spirits'. (Credit: PHOTO: The Royal Family/Instagram)

King Charles III is facing one of the most turbulent moments of his reign as the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew continues to dominate headlines and overshadow the royal family's public duties.

Seen as the Queen's 'favourite son', Andrew's ongoing controversies have not only damaged his own reputation, but have also cast a long shadow over his brother's early reign. While the King recently sought solace in prayer during his state visit to the Vatican, royal insiders reveal that the monarch feels 'heartbroken and exhausted' by the endless fallout from what many now describe as an 'unresolved legacy' of the late Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

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