King Charles is reportedly taking a diplomatic approach towards his brother Andrew Windsor.
As per insiders, the monarch publicly distances ex-Prince Andrew but offers support in private.
The source told Radar Online, "Charles knows he cannot appear to be defending Andrew in public, but privately he is doing what he can to stop him from falling apart. For the King, it is a matter of containing the fallout without turning his back on his own brother."
"He feels Andrew still needs some guardrails and stability, even if the outward stance has to be one of separation," another added.
Despite stripping Andrew of his royal titles and duties, Charles is quietly ensuring his brother remains on private Sandringham estate after moving from Royal Lodge.
While the disgraced Andrew's presence has been removed from official royal family website, King Charles reportedly continues to provide emotional and financial support.
A palace source noted, "Charles feels he has a duty to keep Andrew within a kind of quiet safety net. It is the brotherly connection that makes the whole situation so difficult. It is an incredibly delicate balance for the King. The intense scrutiny surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor turns every choice into a minefield."
Adding, "The royal family as an institution has drawn the firmest line imaginable between Andrew and itself. Publicly, he is treated as a private citizen, but privately, he is still being supported by Charles, in both counseling and financial matters."
Notably, Andrew Windsor's pals have noted that the ex-Prince is avoiding media engagements and public statements that could spark controversy. "He is unlikely to break cover and go rogue with a TV interview or memoir book deal as he would rather quietly take handouts from Charles in exchange for his silence," a friend said.
