King Charles is offering private support to his brother Andrew as he launches legal action against Thames Valley Police over search warrants, despite publicly withholding financial assistance. "Charles privately believes Andrew has every right to challenge the warrants if he thinks they were improperly obtained," a source revealed, adding that the King is otherwise staying completely out of the matter.

Andrew, the father of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, initiated the legal challenge regarding the search warrants. "Nobody should mistake that for public support," the source noted concerning the King's private stance.

Meanwhile, Prince William has urged his father to distance himself from Andrew both privately and publicly to protect the monarchy.