Prince Andrew has been handed an olive branch despite King Charles “losing patience”, sources have claimed.
Question marks had been raised over the Duke of York’s presence at Sandringham for Christmas, as the royal is understood to be at loggerheads with the King over his Windsor home.
But despite the ongoing row, Andrew is expected to attend the Royal Family celebration, according to insider claims in The Mirror.
The Duke of York stepped down from official royal duties in 2019 after his association with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was discussed in an interview on BBC Newsnight.
Prince Andrew handed olive branch despite King Charles ‘losing patience’
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Andrew was told earlier this year by the King that he would need to leave and downsize into more affordable accommodation.
Charles suggested Andrew move to Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Andrew lost his right to taxpayer-funded security after being stripped of his royal duties.
Earlier this month, Prince Andrew was told his “£1million-a-year” allowance would be axed.
Royal commentator Robert Hardman alleged the monarch instructed his Keeper of the Privy Purse to sever Andrew’s annual personal allowance.
The Duke of York relied on the allowance to fund his living expenses and security team.
However, Prince Andrew has subsequently convinced Palace authorities to let him stay as he can cover the costs himself, according to claims in The Times.
Andrew has proved he has sufficient funds from legitimate sources to support himself, though it has not been confirmed where the money is coming from.
A source said: “If Andrew can pay for his own upkeep with legitimate means, then it is not an issue.
“But the King’s patience has run out when it comes to funding his brother’s lifestyle in a way that does not fit his status.”
Sources told the Mirror that the King has underlined his commitment to having the family reunited, especially over the Christmas period.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their two children, Lady Louise, 21 and James, Earl of Wessex, 16, are also expected to join the King on the Sandringham Estate.
