Shamed Andrew has divided ‘loyalties’ within the Royal Family

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has reportedly caused a split between the Royal Family.

The ex Prince, who is living a life of exile at Marsh Farm, has family including Princess Anne and Prince Edward supporting him subtly.

Royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror: "I think this is an illustration of the separation of the institution of monarchy and the royal family. The King and his heir, William, have a vested interest in protecting the monarchy - and feel they have a duty to do so.

"Andrew poses a threat to the good name of the monarchy, and so both Charles and William are keeping their distance. I’m sure Anne and Edward feel the same loyalty to the Crown, but they are also slightly more at liberty to keep in contact with their brother, Andrew. And it seems they are doing so."

This comes as Prince Edward shunned questions about Andrew during a conference in Dubai.

Edward said: "Well, with the best will in the world, I'm not sure this is the audience that is probably the least bit interested in that.

"They all came here to listen to education, solving the future, but no, I think it's all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this? A lot of victims in this."