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Prince Andrew’s decision to answer questions about his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein on TV has faced fierce backlash. One royal expert has branded the move a “disaster” which

shows cracks within the Royal Family. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Express.co.uk: “There is a reported lack of central control at Buckingham Palace where we have seen both Prince

Andrew and the Sussexes go in their own direction.” According to Mr Fitzwilliams Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent interviews for ITV during their time in Africa also illustrate a lack

control at Buckingham Palace. He added: “This sense of a complete lack of crisis management has been reinforced by Andrew’s defence of his hideous car crash interview, that he was speaking

‘with honesty and humility’. “At the very least he should have remained silent whilst the avalanche of criticism continued.” READ MORE: THE MYSTERY OF PRINCE ANDREW MILLIONAIRE LIFE ON £249K

A YEAR While there are conflicting reports as to whether the Queen directly approved the BBC’s interview with Andrew, Mr Fitzwilliams said holding it at Buckingham Palace was an “awful”

idea. He said: “There is debate in the media over what the Queen knew about the interview which she reportedly had approved, obviously without detailed knowledge of what was to transpire “It

saw the Palace used as a setting to give a cachet to a royal PR disaster that is unique in its awfulness.” Mr Fitzwilliams deemed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to open up about

their struggles in a documentary just as unwise as Prince Andrew’s latest PR decision. He said: “Harry and Meghan’s ITV emotional documentary which included details of the stress they feel

being part of royal life, Harry’s confirmation of a rift with William and his attack on the tabloids before the Southern Africa trip ended, together with their taking a six-week break as

they consider what royal life they want adds to the sense of uncertainty.” According to Mr Fitzwilliams the recent actions of these royal indicated a fractured Royal Family in urgent need of

a change. He said: “Palace advisers are either not giving responsible advice or being listened to at all.” He said: “The nation is holding a crisis election and sadly it seems that the

monarchy, our symbol of national unity, is itself troubled. “Action this day, to use Churchill’s phrase, is urgently required. The Palace must get a grip.” DON'T MISS Prince Philip

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Following Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview royal expert claimed Bea's big day could suffer from the fallout. Author Marlene Koenig tweeted: “Beatrice’s wedding will be

collateral damage.” She added: “I will not be surprised if she has a rather quiet wedding, out of the public eye, with a few photos, no live coverage.” Princess Beatrice's wedding will

not receive taxpayer funding as has been the case with previous royal weddings.