Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are in negotiation with King Charles for their survival, putting the British monarch to the ultimate test.
The former couple have reportedly agreed to give up their luxury royal house amid growing preassure from the King and future monarch William, but on conditions that raised eyebrows among royals and fans.
The former Duke and Duchess are seeking guarantees to protect their future in exchange for staying quiet and peaceful.
Andrew, who's very much alive and fighing back for his and family's bright future amid scandal and controversies, might also be roaring like an injured lion over King Charles's demand to vacate the royal lodge.
It seems to be a war of survival for both as Andrew wants to protect his close family, while the monarch thinks in broader terms, swinging his sword to strengthen his reign and secure the future of the monarchy.
The 76-year-old will have to take the drastic measures to cope with the daunting crisis, given growing pressure from Britons and the royalists, as well as protests around Windsor from anti-monarchists.
As the royal storm rages on, the King's loyal aides are urging him to take swift and decisive action, having succesfully convinced Andrew that there's not other way out to ease the tension accept relinquishing his titles and honours.
It was a triumphant situation for the monarch when Andrew announced he would give up his remaining titles and honours. Even Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were also unawere of bombshell development.
If the former royal is forced to do anything against his will, it may open a new Pandora's box, as the Firm is still struggling to deal with Harry and Meghan's claims about senior royals in their interviews, podcast, and the Duke's memoir, Spare.
Thare are also reports that Andrew has set conditions for his peaceful exit from the Windsor propery, but the questions is that whether the monarch will accept them or not.
The monarch's any attempt to protect his brother may potentially trigger media scrutiny as his name is still being linked to bombshell controversies in recent books.
It can not be ruled out that, in exchange for 30-room royal lodge, the monarch will have to ensure his younger brother a safest and place to live, financial compensation for funds he had spent on renovating the property and a brighter future of Beatrice and Eugenie.
As per new reports, Andrew has already been asked to move in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's former Windsor home Frogmore Cottage. However, Fergie has set her sights on William and Kate's nearby Adelaide Cottage as they future king and queen has already announce to leave the property for good.
“No one is really sure how it’s going to go down at the Palace yet.,” a friend of ex-couple told The Sun.
Meanwhile, Prince William, heir to the British throne, has no intention to show mercy to his uncle as he thinks it could burn all clean about the Firm.