The halls of Buckingham Palace are trembling once again after reports emerged late last night that Prince Andrew has received shocking personal news — news so devastating that even senior courtiers were left speechless.

According to palace insiders, the Duke of York was informed of the development during a closed-door meeting at Royal Lodge, his Windsor residence. Moments later, aides were seen rushing in and out of the building, phones in hand, their faces “pale with disbelief.”

While official palace spokespeople have refused to comment on the nature of the revelation, several close friends of the Duke describe him as “deeply distressed” and “utterly blindsided.”

One insider claimed the Prince had been in good spirits earlier in the week, hosting a small dinner with his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. “He was laughing, joking, even talking about returning to public life,” the source said. “Then everything changed overnight.”

The news reportedly arrived in a sealed envelope delivered by a senior private secretary — the kind of discreet communication reserved for matters of grave importance. Witnesses say Andrew read the letter twice before quietly excusing himself from the room.

“He didn’t shout, he didn’t speak,” recalled one aide. “He just walked to the window and stared out for a long time. We knew then that whatever it was, it was bad.”

Speculation across Britain has run wild. Was it related to his ongoing legal battles? Or perhaps a family matter long kept from public view?

Royal watchers believe the news may have come from King Charles III himself, who, according to whispers within the palace, had recently reviewed “sensitive documents” concerning the Duke’s future role in the monarchy.

“Charles has been under tremendous pressure to make tough decisions,” said royal historian Dr. Eleanor Shaw. “If this news involves Andrew’s titles or finances, it could mark the final break between the King and his brother.”

In the hours following the revelation, security was tightened around Royal Lodge. Both Beatrice and Eugenie were seen arriving by car just before midnight, their expressions somber. No public statements have been made, but a family friend told The London Gazette:

“The sisters are standing by their father. Whatever has happened, they’ll face it together.”

Outside the gates, curious onlookers gathered as rain fell softly over Windsor. A small group of royal supporters held candles, whispering prayers for the Duke.

By dawn, the Palace released only a single line:

“The Duke of York is currently attending to private family matters.”

And just like that, the mystery deepened.

For now, one thing is certain — the royal storm surrounding Prince Andrew has taken a darker, more personal turn, leaving a nation wondering what secret could possibly shake a man who has already faced the world’s scrutiny.