As the heir to the British throne, Prince William is already shaping what his future reign might look like.
Known for his dedication and modern approach to royal duties, the Prince of Wales is seen as a loyal figure committed to steering the monarchy into a new era. His inclusive attitude and grounded public interactions have earned praise — but not everyone is expected to be part of his vision moving forward. That includes his controversial uncle, Prince Andrew.
Tensions Between William and Prince Andrew
Prince William and Prince Andrew reportedly have a strained relationship. Andrew has long been the subject of public scrutiny due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and involvement in other high-profile controversies, including ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Yang Tengbo. Although he stepped back from public duties during King Charles’s reign, experts believe Andrew’s presence will be even more diminished once William becomes king.
A Firm Stance Against Scandal
According to the Daily Express, broadcaster and royal commentator Helena Chard says Prince William is not willing to allow anyone he sees as a liability to play a part in the monarchy. “Anyone who poses a threat to the monarchy is banished,” Chard explained. “Prince William is a shrewd operator and stands firm in his decisions. He is committed and determined to do his best for the future of the monarchy. And his mind is made up.”
Chard described Prince Andrew as “a black cloud” over the royal institution and insisted that there would be no place for him in William’s future streamlined monarchy. “Future public royal duties are off the cards,” she stated. “If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.”
No Role in a Modern Monarchy
Andrew’s days of participating in royal events appear to be firmly behind him. Chard reinforced that Prince William is determined to create a more modern, minimalistic version of the royal family — one where Andrew has no formal role. “Prince Andrew will not have a formal role in Prince William’s future modernized, streamlined monarchy,” she concluded.
Royal Expert: Relationship ‘Beyond Repair’
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich offered similar insights in an interview with Fox News Digital. She characterized the relationship between Prince William and his uncle as strained and unrecoverable. “Andrew’s future within the royal family is beyond bleak since Prince William is firmly opposed to any public rehabilitation with no foreseeable path back,” she said.
According to Fordwich, Prince William’s approach to “the Andrew problem” is unwavering. “William’s strong stance is consistent and his influence has been decisive in ensuring Andrew remains sidelined,” she added. “He is driven by his desire to protect the monarchy’s reputation, doing all he can to safeguard its future.”
Complete Exclusion Likely Under William’s Reign
In Fordwich’s opinion, Andrew’s limited public appearances, coupled with a deep loss of public support, will result in his complete removal from royal life under William’s reign. “Once King, no doubt, Prince William will ensure Andrew is completely excluded from royal life, as well as all public appearances,” she asserted.