
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is said to be keeping his distance from his uncle, Prince Andrew, and doesn’t want to spend time with him.
During an appearance on True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat, Russell Myers, a royal editor for the Mirror, explained that once William becomes King, Prince Andrew will no longer have a place within the royal family’s public life. Myers made it clear that William has little tolerance for Andrew and has for a long time kept a distance from him.
In fact, he played a big part in having Andrew removed from royal duties after Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual misconduct caused a major scandal, forcing him to step down from public roles in 2019.
After Queen Elizabeth II passed away, King Charles decided to bring Andrew back into the family fold to some degree, allowing him to attend certain private events. William strongly opposed this idea, believing it was a bad move for the monarchy’s image, but King Charles ultimately overruled his son’s objections. This disagreement revealed some real tension between the King and the Prince of Wales about how to handle Andrew’s future.
Russell Myers emphasized that when William eventually ascends the throne — which everyone hopes will be many years from now — he will make sure Andrew is completely pushed out of royal life. Andrew would likely no longer appear at royal events or have any formal connection to the working side of the royal family.
Royal expert Jennie Bond echoed these sentiments, noting that William is willing to take a tough stand against his uncle to protect the monarchy. She explained that William is very aware of how strongly the public feels about Andrew, and he wants the royal family to show that they understand and respect public opinion. According to Bond, William is determined to demonstrate that no one, not even a senior royal, is above the standards expected by the public today.
Recent events seem to back up these claims. While King Charles has allowed Andrew to appear at family gatherings like the Easter service at Windsor, William and Kate were notably absent, spending holidays with Kate’s parents instead. Some royal watchers believe this was a deliberate move by William to avoid being seen with Andrew and to quietly signal that he does not support Andrew’s return to any kind of public role.
Insiders have described this ongoing situation as a subtle power struggle within the family, with William focused on the long-term survival and reputation of the monarchy.
William’s firm stance reflects a modern approach to leadership in the royal family, showing that he is willing to make hard decisions to ensure the institution stays relevant and respected by the public in a changing world.