Prince William and Princess Catherine are said to be worried about King Charles, who is 77 years old, as his brother, former Prince Andrew, 66, finds himself embroiled in controversy. An insider relayed to the British paper Daily Mail that the situation is dire, and the couple is anxious about how the scandal is affecting the health of the King, who is reportedly feeling exhausted. King Charles has been battling cancer and, earlier in December, it was reported that the frequency of his cancer treatments would be significantly reduced. However, it has not been clarified that the King's illness is in remission, and he has not been declared cured, leaving many uncertainties about his condition.

One source noted that the ongoing turmoil surrounding Andrew is also frustrating for William, particularly because it is expected to persist even after he ascends the throne himself. The source further indicated that William and Catherine would like to publicly address Andrew's situation but feel constrained due to the ongoing police investigations. This sense of unease underscores not just personal familial worries, but also the potential implications on the monarchy's public image as they navigate through these personal and public crises.