King Charles Is Probably Feeling a "Measure of Relief” After Stripping Prince Andrew of His Titles, According to His Biographer and Friend

Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (L) and Britain's King Charles III leave following a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in London on September 16, 2025. Britain's Duchess of Kent, known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and for anonymously teaching music at a primary school. The duchess, a talented pianist, organist and singer, was born Katharine Worsley into an aristocratic family in Yorkshire, northern England. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images).

King Charles' decision this week to strip his scandal-ridden brother, Andrew, of his "Prince" title, was not only unprecedented, but was no doubt also a difficult one for the monarch on a personal level.

At least one person close to Charles says that, even if the decision was a difficult one to make, the King is probably relieved now that it's done.