Prince Andrew and Prince Harry have reportedly earned a strong nickname from Buckingham Palace staff, underscoring the tensions both royals have faced within the monarchy. The nickname, “Dukes of Hazard”, reflects the controversies surrounding the two princes and their alleged challenges to the reign of King Charles III.
The nickname comes as King Charles deals with issues involving his younger brother Andrew and son Harry. At the center of Andrew’s tensions is his future at Royal Lodge, the Windsor estate he has called home for decades.
Andrew’s controversies, including his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and a Chinese businessman accused of espionage, have strained his position within the Royal Family. His absence from the traditional Christmas gathering at Sandringham further fueled speculation about his precarious situation, it reports. the express.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry remains at odds with the monarchy following his departure from royal duties and his move to the United States with Meghan Markle. Harry has publicly expressed his complaints about his family, especially through his memoirs. Replacement and a series of high-profile interviews. His revelations have only deepened the divide between him and the Royal Family.
The term “Dukes of Hazard” summarizes the perceived challenges that both Andrew and Harry pose to King Charles’ efforts to maintain unity. Speaking on The Royals podcast with Roya and Kate, The times Royal correspondent Kate Mansey explained: “A couple of people mentioned to me that Harry and Andrew are known as the ‘Dukes of Hazard’ – two difficult dukes who are seen as problems for the King, although Andrew is perhaps more so.”
Neither Andrew nor Harry retain royal status and King Charles is reportedly handling the situation carefully to avoid further family discord. “His Majesty does not want to further exacerbate family tensions” a source told The Times. “By nature, he is a unifier, not a divider.”
As the monarchy faces these internal challenges, the nickname underlines the changing dynamics within the Royal Family and highlights the ongoing struggles to balance tradition, public perception and personal relationships.