King Charles steps out in Sandringham as monarch avoids brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor




King Charles has stepped out in Sandringham for a Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church, as the monarch avoids his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Charles, 77, wrapped up in his usual brown coat, walking with a black umbrella as he waved towards the cameras.The monarch had travelled to the estate via helicopter on February 27, following a busy period of engagements.Despite only being a couple of miles away, His Majesty has no intentions of seeing his brother, sources have claimed.The King has stepped out in Sandringham | PAAndrew is currently lying low at Wood Farm, having been kicked out of Royal Lodge early.A friend of the former prince explained that Andrew is “really insistent that he can and will clear his name”.The former prince has not been seen since his release from Aylsham police station, where he was held in custody for 11 hours.Andrew was released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.Sources say that the King has no intentions of seeing his brother | PAA friend of Andrew explained that the former duke “will clear his name” and feels he has been let down by his brother, despite the King continuing to give him money and a home on the Sandringham Estate.”His view is that he has been unfairly – even brutally – treated, and the person he blames for this is the King,” the friend told the Mail.They added: “It’s as though he’s deliberately blocked out the outside world.”The King released a statement just a couple of hours after his brother’s arrest, emphasising that “the law must take its course”.The King released a statement just a couple of hours after his brother’s arrest | PACharles’s message read: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.”What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.”The Prince and Princess of Wales are understood to support the King’s statement.The King kept warm today in his long brown coat | PAWood Farm was searched by police on the day of Andrew’s arrest, with his former residence, Royal Lodge, undergoing a six-day search.Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said on Tuesday: “Officers have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire. This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday (19/2).”Mr Wright continued: “We understand the significant public interest in this case, and our investigation remains ongoing.”It is important that our investigators are given the time and space to progress their work. We will provide updates when it is appropriate to do so, but this is unlikely to be for some time.”Andrew has denied any wrongdoing over his Epstein links, but has not directly responded to the latest allegations.