Prince William is reportedly determined to resolve the ongoing issue surrounding his uncle Prince Andrew’s position within the royal family before King Charles’s death, with experts predicting a complete exclusion from public life and royal events under William’s future reign. Tensions have escalated amid Prince Andrew’s Epstein scandal fallout, recent title stripping, and strained family dynamics, as revealed by multiple royal commentators.
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is preparing to decisively address Prince Andrew’s status in the royal family prior to King Charles III’s passing, according to royal author Hilary Fordwich and other experts, amid growing pressure over Andrew’s past associations with Jeffrey Epstein and recent developments including the loss of his princely title.
Royal Experts Outline William’s Firm Stance on Andrew
Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that Prince William holds a long-standing grudge against his disgraced uncle, describing their relationship as strained and distant. According to Fordwich, William wants Andrew to vanish from public view and is firmly opposed to any public rehabilitation, with no foreseeable path back for the Duke of York. She stated that William’s strong stance on the Andrew problem has been consistent and unwavering, decisively ensuring Andrew remains sidelined to protect the monarchy’s reputation.
As reported by Hilary Fordwich for Fox News Digital, once King, Prince William will ensure Andrew is completely excluded from royal life as well as all public appearances. Jennie Bond told Closer Weekly that William has been a strong voice in managing the Andrew problem and is adamant that there is no way back for his uncle. According to AOL, Prince William is ready to deal with Prince Andrew, pointing to growing tension and a recent public snub.
Background of Prince Andrew’s Royal Downfall
Prince Andrew’s troubles stem from his ties to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, exposed prominently during a 2019 BBC interview where he failed to adequately explain their association, leading to the suspension of his royal duties. Public opinion polls consistently rank Andrew at the bottom, reinforcing the push for his exclusion, as noted by Fordwich in her Fox News Digital comments.
King Charles’s Recent Actions Against Andrew
In 2025, King Charles stripped Prince Andrew of his prince title amid renewed scrutiny following Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir “Nobody’s Girl — A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” according to Fox News. The announcement came after mounting pressure over Andrew’s Epstein links, with the 65-year-old now expected to relocate to a property on the Sandringham estate and receive private financial support from Charles. Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who shared the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion with him, must find a new home, Fox News reported. Giuffre’s family welcomed the king’s decision, as covered by Fox News.
Reported Future Implications for Andrew Under William
Experts predict that Prince William’s influence will intensify once he ascends the throne, with plans to ban Andrew from his coronation and all royal life, according to The Blast. Fordwich emphasised to Fox News Digital that William’s approach will disrupt the existing order to modernise the monarchy, tackling the Prince Andrew problem as one of his first priorities. OK Magazine reported that William wants to deal with his disgraced uncle before the cancer-stricken King Charles dies, stating that Andrew will no longer be protected. The Royal Observer cited Fordwich’s view that Andrew’s future within the royal family is beyond bleak due to William’s opposition.
Prince William’s reported determination to exclude Prince Andrew from royal duties and public appearances reflects ongoing efforts to safeguard the monarchy’s image, following King Charles’s title stripping and amid persistent family tensions over the Epstein scandal.
