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It's been a little over a week since the television self-destruction ofPrince Andrew When he tried - and spectacularly failed - explain his relationship with the condemned sex offenderJeffrey Epstein during hisInterview with the BBC. Now theThe royal family is stuffed in a public relations catastrophe Contrary to anything since the days of the 1936 abdication ofKing Edward VIII. And many royal observers are allowed to ask: just who controls the Buckingham palace these days? Well, according to the initiates, it's time toPrince Charles Take charge the royal "brand" before any damage, it could be jeopardized the future of Windsor's house.

"The monarchy did not survive all these years by allowing family members to put their own interests first. He is of their duty to serve the crown," said that an initiate told me . "As a future king, Prince Charles must put an end to chaos."

Queen Elizabeth is 93 and, at 97, the Duke of Edinburgh, is retired. "It does not concern the queen abandoning the throne," said my source. "This is the family clearly a sense of what the protocol is for everyone when it comes to talking to the media and who must participate in all decisions. There must be a clear set of rules. in place."

While I'm told about the Queen gave him permission from Andrew's BBC interview, she would not have been informed that this would only focus on Epstein's Andrew's links or that she was consulted on The interview shot at the Buckingham Palace. (Royal sources also reported that the Queen was "deeply frustrated" on theLong shadow of the scandal And the interview was distributed above the royal family.) "It has given the appearance that the whole thing had been sanctioned by the queen, but it was not the case," said my source. "The optics said one thing, but the truth was something else."

Royal Historian and biographerRobert Lacey RecountThe Guardian, "WithPrince Philip On the scene, Prince Andrew had indeed become indeed the man responsible for the palace. Since the investigations, we can do, it is not really certain that the queen has given her personal approval for the use of the palace. "

Andrew's now inflametice withNewsnight'sEmily Maitlis On the BBC would have been arranged to exhort a small circle of those who are closest to Andrew, including his daughterPrincess beatrice,His ex-wifeSarah Fergusonand his long-standing private secretaryAmanda Tisk. He inflamed a global media pistol when the prince failed to express his friendship with Epstein or to convey any sympathy for his victims. Raising more questions than it responded, the entire episode has demonstrated an incredible lack of judgment by all those involved and exposed how current the Palace Professor is wrong equipped to treat the growing number of family members choosing to become thugs, rather than adhering to the old unwritten rule "Never complain, never justify. "

Palace's post-interview response was fast and shocking: Andrew was relieved of his royal duties by his mother, his staff shot (including Thirsk), and his office launched the Buckingham Palace. But the damage had already been done. Lacey saidThe Guardian, "Prince Andrew has been reflected, if there is such a word. What we are talking about is the removal of a member of the royal family as a result of public opinion".

But it was not only the public opinion that moved the queen into action. The reports outside the London claimed that Charles andPrince William Both have been personally involved in the decision that results in Andrew being evoked from the palace. According toEveningStandard, A "main royal source" stated that the move was to "protect the institution of the monarchy itself". And a recounted sourceThe Times of London"William is becoming more and more involved in the decisions about the institution [monarchy] and it is not a huge fan of his uncle Andrew."

Another initiate told me, "Prince Charles is furiousExtraordinarily bad judgment AndrewHad serious consequences and could damage the monarchy at a time when some members of the public more and more questioned the relevance of the institution. He wants a "thin" monarchy when he becomes king, but he knows that there is an immediate need for systemic changes in the way the palace operates. Communication with the media must be more closely controlled. You can not have members of the royal family come out and do their own thing. "

Yes, based on a recent series of public relations nightmares, it seems that the British royals have become more concerned about the promotion of their own individual programs than to present a united front behind the monarchy - a strategy that the insiders say could To make disastrous for the crown. Last month, the palace was facing another public relations crisis (which resembles much less critical now, given the current situation) whenPrince Harry andMeghan murder expressed theirThe misfortune to live their lives in the royal fish in aITV documentary This has been claimed to have been devoted exclusively on their royal tour of Africa. Talk to a good friendTom Bradby On the program, Harry did not deny the rumors of aRift between him and William, who reigned rumors of aquarrel between the brothers This was simmering all summer. "No one knew they would lead their grievances in public," said my source. "The palace was trapped. The queen was disappointed and Prince Charles was deeply upset."

Is it possible that the doctors of the Royals and Palace Spin have forgotten the disasters of the past not so far?Princess dianaPanoramamaintenance In 1995 (arranged without the knowledge or consent of the palace) had a devastating effect on the life of all concerned.Television maintenance of Charles withJonathan Dimbleby In 1994, where he admitted to adultery during hisMarriage in Diana, made significant damage to its reputation - whose effects persist today.

"More than anyone, next to the Queen, Prince Charles understands that the monarchy must control the story," said my source. "It has not been the case since the past year, but it is clear that things must change now before any damage."

The initiate continued: "At a time when the members of the public ask politicians what role the monarchy should play in a modern Great Britain, the behavior of each member of the royal family is in question and which includes everything that is passes between William and Harry, theDuke of the car accident from EdinburghThe evident misfortune of Megan Markle and the connection of Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Charles and his office will need to be quite energetic to make the necessary changes. "

Lacey confirmed toThe Guardian This is a critical period of the history of the royal family. "It will be seen as the moment that marks the transition from one reign to another, when Prince Charles has clearly intervened." And for more information on the Pivot and Problem-Royal moments, discover16 scandals that rocked the British royal family.

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.