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King Charles is reportedly weary and withdrawn as he marks his 77th birthday, burdened by the shadow of his disgraced brother’s ongoing scandals.

Royal experts told Fox News Digital that the monarch will spend his birthday focused on duty — a hallmark of his reign. Yet behind palace walls, they say Charles remains deeply troubled by how ex-Prince Andrew’s controversies continue to cast a long, painful cloud over both his family and the monarchy he leads.

Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

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