King Charles dealt what insiders tell RadarOnline.com was a "devastating" blow to his brother Prince Andrew when he ordered the removal of police protection for Andrew's daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie .

The 76-year-old monarch’s decision dates back to 2011, when it was agreed the British taxpayer would no longer fund round-the-clock security for the princesses , now 37 and 35. Article continues below advertisement

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At the time, the move was framed as part of wider cost-cutting, but royal watchers now say it also exposed how Charles' strained relationship with his younger brother – who was then facing mounting scrutiny over his conduct – stretches back years.

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