**Kate Middleton Faces Royal Headache Over Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Scandal**
*Published Oct. 6, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET*
Kate Middleton is reportedly caught in a difficult situation as her father-in-law, King Charles, seeks to cut ties with his disgraced brother, Prince Andrew, and Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. The couple’s recently leaked emails concerning convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have brought fresh embarrassment to the royal family, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Insiders disclosed that Prince William’s wife has expressed concerns about Andrew and Ferguson potentially sparking further scandals during Charles’ ongoing efforts to have them removed from the Royal Lodge. The former couple have lived there for years despite their 1996 divorce.
### Middleton Fears Pushing Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson ‘Too Far’
According to sources, Middleton’s worries about the situation clash with her husband Prince William’s views. The insider explained:
“Prince William thinks Andrew and Fergie should be removed from Royal Lodge. He believes this is the only way to protect the monarchy and wants to draw a line under the scandal once and for all.
However, Kate is panicked that more sordid bombshells might emerge if the Yorks are pushed too far.”
King Charles is said to be “haunted by the memory of Megxit,” when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020. He shares some of Middleton’s concerns about potential fallout. The source added:
“He also worries if the Yorks are pushed, Andrew might retaliate — perhaps even with a tell-all book.
There’s real fear he could go down the same path as Prince Harry. Andrew has already talked about writing a memoir before. It could be devastating.”
### The King’s Dilemma
Sources note the monarch faces a difficult balancing act in deciding whether to sever Andrew’s ties with the royal family. The insider continued:
“Charles feels he cannot allow the family name to be tarnished further. At the same time, he’s very aware of the risks. The Yorks are unpredictable, and there’s real concern about what they might do next.
Fergie made a point of asking the King not to force her and Andrew out of the family.”
### Middleton and Ferguson’s Unlikely Bond
Despite the tensions, Middleton and Ferguson reportedly bonded over recent health struggles after the future queen disclosed her battle with cancer last year. The insider noted that Middleton was “truly touched by Ferguson’s words,” but now faces a “heartbreaking dilemma.”
### Middleton ‘Under Pressure’ to Cut Ties With Ferguson
The source explained:
“Kate is now under growing pressure to cut ties with the Duchess. Kate cares for Sarah, but she can’t afford to be pulled into this and feels this new web of lies could destroy the family.
Her priority is her children, her health, and the future of the Crown.
This isn’t a storm she can stand next to. Kate has no choice — she must put the monarchy first.
Privately, Sarah believes she still has friends in high places within the Firm, but Kate has now taken a step back.”
### Ferguson’s Jeffrey Epstein Email Scandal Widens Rift
Middleton isn’t the only family member distancing herself from Sarah Ferguson amid the scandal. As previously reported by RadarOnline.com, Andrew and Ferguson’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are also said to be cooling their relationship with their mother following the leaked emails.
The insider shared:
“Their natural instinct is to defend their mum, but it’s unfortunately indefensible. They have their own families to think about, but this is a double betrayal for their mum to now be caught up in this Epstein mess with their dad.
They both have no choice but to keep their contact to a minimum, and this has cut Sarah deeply. She’s horrified this has come out.”
As the royal family navigates this latest scandal, it remains to be seen how these strained relationships will evolve and what impact they will have on the future of the monarchy.
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