King Charles III is reportedly keeping his distance from his younger brother, Prince Andrew, even while both are staying only a few miles apart on the Sandringham estate during the UK bank holiday weekend.

According to reports from The Times, the 77-year-old monarch arrived at Wood Farm on Sunday for a short holiday break. However, despite being nearby, there were reportedly no plans for him to meet with Andrew, who now lives at Marsh Farm after being removed from Royal Lodge earlier this year.

The move has added to growing signs of tension within the royal family as Andrew continues to face controversy linked to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, PageSix reported.

Andrew, 66, also lost the use of his "Prince" title and is now formally referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The former duke was temporarily staying at Wood Farm earlier this year before relocating to Marsh Farm. His move followed renewed public scrutiny and a police investigation connected to allegations that he shared confidential information with Epstein.

Earlier this month, Thames Valley Police confirmed they are continuing to assess claims tied to alleged sexual misconduct dating back to 2010.

In a public statement, officials said the investigation remains active and includes cooperation with authorities in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

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According to People, police stated that investigators are reviewing "a number of aspects of alleged misconduct" connected to documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the United States. Authorities also confirmed they are speaking with several witnesses while continuing to gather evidence.

Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing related to allegations made against him over the years. He has also denied claims made by the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse when she was a teenager.

The reported decision by King Charles to avoid spending time with Andrew comes as the royal family continues trying to protect its public image. Royal experts have claimed that several senior royals have distanced themselves from Andrew in recent years, including Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Royal author Christopher Anderson recently claimed that Kate Middleton has refused to interact with Andrew during holidays and family gatherings, saying she has "turned her back on him" amid the ongoing scandals.

Meanwhile, royal author Andrew Lownie also stirred headlines this week after sharing allegations about Andrew's past behavior, describing what he called "an extraordinary sense of entitlement."

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