A new biography by Andrew Lownie, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks, delves into the lives of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, from their early years and romance to marriage, divorce, and their ongoing presence within the royal family.
Yet one of its most striking revelations focuses on Prince William’s reported plans for the couple once he becomes King.
William’s Reported Determination to Evict Andrew and Sarah
According to excerpts shared by the Mirror, William has long wanted Andrew and Ferguson removed from Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park. His reasoning, sources claim, goes beyond concerns over the property’s size or upkeep. One insider quoted in the book said, “William loathes Sarah” and believes Andrew has allowed the 30-room residence to fall into disrepair.
Andrew has lived at Royal Lodge since 2004, with Ferguson joining him in 2008. Their arrangement stems from a 75-year lease Andrew signed in 2003, which required him to cover renovations. The source added: “He [William]… can’t wait for the day when his father throws them both out. If Charles doesn’t, I guarantee you the first thing William does when he eventually becomes king is to get them evicted.”
A Long-Standing Grudge
The book suggests William’s animosity toward Andrew stretches back years. Royal commentator Richard Kay previously wrote that William has never forgiven his uncle for being cold toward Kate Middleton when she first began dating him. The Prince of Wales is also said to believe that King Charles has been far too indulgent with his brother since Andrew stepped away from royal duties.
Signs of strain between William and Andrew have been evident for some time. William was reportedly influential in pushing Andrew out of public life following his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. More recently, during this year’s Easter Sunday service at Windsor, Andrew was present while William, Kate, and their children opted to extend their holiday in Norfolk instead, according to royal insiders.
Could Andrew Lose His Titles?
While King Charles has largely avoided escalating the matter, speculation is mounting that William could adopt a far tougher stance once he ascends the throne. Stripping Andrew of his titles is legally possible, though complex. Parliament could legislate to revoke them, the monarch could issue new Letters Patent redefining who can be styled as Prince or Princess, or a government-backed bill could remove his dukedom.
Royal biographer Christopher Wilson believes William would not hesitate to pursue such measures if needed, remarking that William “has hard-nosed ideas about how the royal family needs to appear in the frenzied social media world we now inhabit… he will be ruthless.”
Lownie’s book, set for release on August 14, is already generating intense interest among royal watchers for its explosive claims and behind-the-scenes revelations.