India, Feb. 20 -- The arrest of the former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could seriously harm the monarchy if it is not handled carefully and may cause problems for King Charles III, an expert on the British Royal Family claimed.

Andrew Lownie, author of the book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York' told The Page Six that the royal family's future may depend on how it responds to the scandal. He said King Charles and other senior royals have a better chance of protecting the monarchy if the public sees them cooperating fully with police and sharing any important information.

"I think problems will arise if information emerges that Charles was covering up the story for years and only acting now," he warned. "I think the...