The following article includes allegations of sexual assault.

The British royal family, particularly the descendants ofQueen Elizabeth, are no strangers to controversy.

In a family full of interesting, complex relationships, the ones between these royal siblings are peculiar.

Prince Charles looking ahead

Particularly, many have zeroed in on the relationship between Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.

The 12-year age gap between them isn’t the entire reason for their unusual relationship, however.

Up until the birth of Prince William, Prince Andrew was the second to the throne (perPeople).

the royal family in car

Once the pair married, the two couples were out and about doing quite a bit together.

Sadly, neither of the marriages panned out and the camaraderie between the brothers also appeared to dwindle.

At first, he handled that by not speaking to Andrew at all.

Prince Charles and Prince Andrew laughing

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He defended himself against sex abuse allegations and commented on his friendship with Epstein.

“However, this will be unwelcome reputational damage to the institution.

Prince Charles and Prince Andrew talking

He has long ago concluded that it is probably an unsolvable problem.”

It has also led to the shutdown of his official social media platforms.

How will their relationship be after Charles becomes king?

Prince Andrew and Prince Charles walking

Prince Andrew looking concerned while speaking with Prince Charles

Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Andrew at Trooping The Colour