Prince William reportedly has no intention of giving Prince Andrew a second chance. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich says their relationship is “strained and distant,” with William holding a long-standing grudge.
According to Fordwich, the Prince of Wales wants Andrew permanently sidelined from royal duties and “vanished from public view,” leaving the disgraced Duke’s future in the monarchy “beyond bleak.”
Prince William Wants Prince Andrew Out of Public Life
Prince William is determined to keep Prince Andrew out of the spotlight for good, royal experts say.
“He’s been a strong voice in managing ‘the Andrew problem’ and sees no way back for his uncle,” Jennie Bond told Closer.
Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his disastrous 2019 interview triggered public backlash, forcing him to step down from royal duties. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth stripped him of titles.
“William is protecting the monarchy’s image,” said Hilary Fordwich. “Polls show Andrew is deeply unpopular. Once king, William will make sure he stays out of royal life.”
William’s Longstanding Grudge Against Prince Andrew
Prince William’s tension with Prince Andrew reportedly began long before the Epstein scandal. According to royal expert Richard Kay, William has held a grudge for years—stemming from how Andrew allegedly treated Kate Middleton when she was first introduced to the royal family.
While King Charles and William agree on many aspects of monarchy, they reportedly clash on Andrew. William feels his father has been too lenient, especially given Andrew’s past behavior toward Kate.
Prince Andrew scandals
Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his settlement with Virginia Giuffre still cast a shadow.
Giuffre, who accused Andrew of abusing her at 17, passed away earlier this year. Andrew denied the claims but reportedly paid her millions in a 2022 settlement.
While King Charles may feel sympathy for his brother, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams says Prince William is focused on one thing: “protecting the crown.” And that means no royal role for Andrew—ever.