Therelationship between King Charles III and his brother Prince Andrewhas had its ups and downs over the years.
In recent years, however, their relationship has been one of conflict.
A recent book by Angela Levin details Andrew’s alleged attempt tostop Charles from taking the throne.
Even so, the duke held onto the hope of regaining his royal status.
Over the summer,Andrew held intense talks with Queen Elizabeth II.
During their discussion, Charles made it clear Andrew would never resume royal duties.
“Andrew was totally blindsided,” a source told the outlet.
“He is utterly bereft.
He always believed there was a way back.”
He believed that he would be able to vindicate himself and return to the life that he led."
Those beliefs may have caused Andrew to envision a more positive outcome when he met with Charles.
Instead, the duke was reportedly in tears after the king’s definitive decision.
“He came out of the meeting shaken.
He is still in shock.
He is completely lost and very depressed,” a source told theDaily Mail.
“He cannot comprehend there is no place for him in public life.”
“He has a support system but he is in bad shape.
He is finding it hard to process the reality of how life will be from now on.”
The Duke of York of today is much more thoughtful and more mindful than he has ever been."
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams agrees.
you might’t expect him to do absolutely nothing," Fitzwilliams toldNewsweek.
However, finding charity work may not be so easy for the duke.
