King Charles and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are reportedly no longer speaking after the monarch stripped his younger brother of his royal titles, with the fallout stretching from Buckingham Palace to a police arrest earlier this year. The reported breakdown, first detailed in the magazine's latest royal round-up, shows just how far the family rift has hardened, and how little room is left for sentiment.
The news came after Buckingham Palace said in October 2025 that it had begun a formal process to remove Andrew's style, titles and honours, while also serving notice for him to surrender the Royal Lodge lease and move into private accommodation. Months later, in February 2026, Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding a fresh layer of embarrassment to a story that had already become toxic for the monarchy.
