**Kate Middleton Caught in Royal Headache as King Charles Seeks to Cut Ties with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson**

*Published: October 6, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET*

Kate Middleton is reportedly caught in a royal dilemma as her father-in-law, King Charles, aims to sever ties with his disgraced brother, Prince Andrew, and Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. The recent leak of Ferguson’s emails concerning convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has brought fresh embarrassment to the royal family, RadarOnline.com reveals.

### Middleton Concerned About Potential Scandals Amid Royal Tensions

Insiders claim that Prince William’s wife has voiced worries about Andrew and Ferguson potentially causing further scandals for the monarchy amid King Charles’ efforts to have the pair removed from the Royal Lodge. Andrew and Ferguson have lived there for years despite their 1996 divorce.

According to a source familiar with the situation, Middleton’s concerns have even clashed with her husband William’s stance on the matter.

> “Prince William thinks Andrew and Fergie should be removed from Royal Lodge. He believes it is the only way to protect the monarchy and wants to put an end to the scandal once and for all,” the insider said.
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> “However, Kate is panicked that pushing the Yorks too far might trigger more sordid bombshells.”

### King Charles Haunted by ‘Megxit’ and Cautious of Retaliation

King Charles, still haunted by the fallout from ‘Megxit’—when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020—shares some of Middleton’s concerns.

> “He also worries that if the Yorks are pushed too hard, Andrew might retaliate, possibly through a tell-all book,” the source added.
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> “Andrew has previously mentioned writing a memoir, which could be devastating if it comes to light.”

The monarch is reportedly torn between protecting the family name and the unpredictable nature of Andrew and Ferguson. Ferguson herself has reportedly appealed directly to the King not to force her and Andrew out of the family.

### A Heartbreaking Dilemma for Middleton

In a surprising twist, Middleton and Ferguson reportedly bonded over their health battles after the future queen revealed her own fight with cancer last year. The insider revealed that Middleton was “truly touched by Ferguson’s words” but now faces a “heartbreaking dilemma.”

> “Kate is under growing pressure to cut ties with the Duchess of York,” the insider explained.
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> “While she cares for Sarah, Kate cannot afford to be pulled into this web of lies that could jeopardize the family. Her priority remains her children, her health, and the future of the Crown.”
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> “This isn’t a storm she can stand beside. Kate feels she must put the monarchy first.”

Privately, Ferguson believes she still has allies within the Firm, but Middleton has reportedly taken a step back from their relationship.

### Ferguson’s Jeffrey Epstein Email Scandal and Family Fallout

Kate Middleton is not the only family member taking distance from Sarah Ferguson amid the scandal. According to RadarOnline.com, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie—the daughters of Andrew and Ferguson—have also distanced themselves from their mother following the leaked emails.

The emails revealed that Ferguson maintained contact with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein years after claiming to have cut all ties, causing widespread shock.

> “Their natural instinct is to defend their mum, but it’s unfortunately indefensible,” an insider said.
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> “They have their own families to think about, and this is a double betrayal for their mum to be implicated in this Epstein mess alongside their dad.”
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> “They now keep contact to a minimum, which has deeply hurt Sarah. She’s horrified this information has come out.”

As the royal family navigates this turbulent chapter, the delicate balance between protecting the monarchy and managing internal relationships remains at the forefront.
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**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.
https://radaronline.com/p/kate-middleton-prince-andrew-feud-panicked-sarah-ferguson-jeffrey-epstein-emails/