King Charles III will not have a peaceful day today; for him, it will be quite the opposite. A situation that worries him is about to take place, as it could put the British Crown in jeopardy.
It could seriously put the institution in the spotlight. Consequently, his entire family as well.
King Charles III fears a new scandal that could shake the British Crown
In recent days, King Charles III has fulfilled his official agenda without showing any visible signs of concern. He has presided over institutional events, has held diplomatic meetings, and has been seen at public activities with his usual composure.
However, there is a tense atmosphere around the palace. The reason is that today the posthumous memoirs of Virginia Giuffre, Epstein's victim, have come to light. The memoirs are titled Nobody's girl.
This situation is worrying and unsettling for the sovereign and the entire Windsor clan. He is aware that the book could reveal facts related to Prince Andrew, as the deceased accused him of abuse. Curiously, in the last few hours, the prince has taken the step of renouncing all his titles.
The young woman is said to have left an even more detailed account of what happened. Although the sovereign's brother has denied those accusations, the mere possibility of new revelations has set off all the alarms at Buckingham.
Sources close to the matter say that King Charles III is deeply unsettled. He knows that any new chapter related to the Epstein case could damage the image of the royal family. The monarch has tried in recent years to regain public trust in the institution, but this blow threatens to destabilize that effort.
Concern at Buckingham and for King Charles III over the impact of the posthumous memoirs
The context could not be more delicate. In the last few hours, Prince Andrew has given up the few honorary titles he still held. Many interpret this decision as a preventive move in anticipation of what might be revealed in Giuffre's book.
From Buckingham's inner circle, it is said that King Charles III has held private conversations with his brother to urge caution. The monarch seeks to protect the institution above all, aware that every misstep can be used by the international press.
The palace itself has chosen to remain silent, avoiding any official statement about the memoirs. However, the concern is evident. There are fears that the new accusations could include names or episodes that would reignite a scandal that seemed closed.
For Charles III, the situation represents a major challenge. At 76 years old, he has tried to consolidate his reign and strengthen the image of a modern and committed monarchy. But the wound left by the Epstein case never fully healed, and Andrew's name continues to be a difficult problem to solve.
The sovereign knows that British public opinion is relentless when it comes to the Crown's transparency. Any new testimony or revelation could fuel distrust toward the royal family. Especially at a time when the monarchy seeks legitimacy more than ever.
King Charles III believes that a new public scandal would affect him directly. Also his son and heir, Prince William, who is trying to project an image of stability and modernity.
The publication of Virginia Giuffre's memoirs therefore comes at the worst possible time. The British Crown faces a public test today that will put its resilience to the media storm to the test.
If the revelations prove compromising, the impact could be felt for months. Therefore, the future of the British Crown would once again be under the scrutiny of the entire world.