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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Prince William has 'strained' relationship and 'grudge' against Prince Andrew
A royal expert claimed William wants the disgraced Duke of York to 'vanish' from the public eye. A royal expert has claimed that Prince William has a very "strained" relationship with his uncle Prince Andrew, and even holds a real "grudge" against the disgraced Duke of York. They also suggested that when Prince William eventually wears the crown, he is likely to "banish" Andrew from even family events. Andrew stepped back from official royal duties and was stripped of his 'HRH' styling back in 2019, after a car crash interview with Newsnight regarding his long-term friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, reported The Mirror. Andrew hit headlines again more recently, due to his connection with an alleged Chinese spy, which saw him "banned" from attending the House of Windsor's Christmas celebrations. But King Charles has still allowed his younger brother to attend a number of family affairs, including the Royal Family's recent Easter festivities, which sources have said is a point of contention between Charles and William. The royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, said to Fox News that during William's reign, Andrew should not expect to be invited to royal events. "Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew," the expert said, adding that he holds "a grudge against his disgraced uncle. "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. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view". The Mirror's Royal Editor, Russell Myers, recently echoed these sentiments on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, remarking: "Is it a convenient truth that Andrew was going? William has no time for him. "And indeed, William was overruled by the King when he said, I mean, William was absolutely influential in banishing him at that time, when he was forced to step back from duties. But when the King decided, after the Queen's death, that he was going to be brought back into the family fold, William said absolutely not, and the King overruled him. "We have this sort of interesting power struggle going on, and I imagine you know that hopefully in a long time in the future, when William is King, he [Andrew] will be nowhere to be seen around the family." Whilst Andrew attended the Easter celebrations, William and Kate spent the holiday elsewhere with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. A royal source told The Mirror, "William has no time for his uncle. This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn't have to spend time with him." King Charles may be willing to include his brother in some family events, but he is reported to be at loggerheads with Andrew over the Duke of York's refusal to vacate his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, after being offered a smaller home on the royal Windsor estate. The two brothers have reached something of a stalemate, with Andrew insisting he has a 75-year "cast iron lease" with the Crown Estate—not the King himself —that he signed in 2002. He's said to have told friends he "is going nowhere" and even begun managing the undertaking of much-needed renovations of the property himself in an attempt to save money, with a source explaining: "The Duke has been walking around the estate a lot recently, speaking to staff and asking for tips on managing the grounds. 'The whole place has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of attention. He's been asking about different kinds of trees and shrubs and whether it would be possible to move or relocate certain trees. He's certainly got a spring in his step and is a lot cheerier of late, which is surprising given everything he has going on." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Prince William has 'grudge' against Prince Andrew and wants him to 'vanish'
A royal expert has claimed that Prince William has a serious 'grudge' against his uncle Prince Andrew, and would prefer the disgraced Duke of York to 'vanish' from the public eye altogether It looks like things might go from bad to worse for Prince Andrew when the time comes for Prince William to take the throne. A royal expert has claimed that the Prince of Wales has a very "strained" relationship with his uncle, the disgraced Duke of York, and even holds a real "grudge" against Andrew. The expert further claimed that, when Prince William eventually wears the crown, he is likely to "banish" Andrew from even family events. Andrew, who was known to be very close with his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, stepped back from official royal duties and was stripped of his 'HRH' styling back in 2019, after a car crash interview with Newsnight regarding his long-term friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. More recently, Andrew has generated more negative headlines for the Royal Family due to his connection with an alleged Chinese spy, a revelation that saw him "banned" from attending the House of Windsor's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. However, King Charles has still allowed his younger brother to attend a number of family events, including the Royal Family's recent Easter festivities, which sources have said is a point of contention between Charles and the heir to the throne. The royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, said to Fox News that during William's reign, Andrew should not expect to be invited to events like this. "Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew," the expert said, adding that he holds "a grudge against his disgraced uncle. 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. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view". The Mirror's Royal Editor, Russell Myers, recently echoed these sentiments on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, remarking: "Is it a convenient truth that Andrew was going? William has no time for him. "And indeed, William was overruled by the King when he said, I mean, William was absolutely influential in banishing him at that time, when he was forced to step back from duties. But when the King decided, after the Queen's death, that he was going to be brought back into the family fold, William said absolutely not, and the King overruled him. "We have this sort of interesting power struggle going on, and I imagine you know that hopefully in a long time in the future, when William is King, he [Andrew] will be nowhere to be seen around the family." Whilst Andrew attended the Easter celebrations, William and Kate spent the holiday elsewhere with their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven. A royal source told The Mirror, "William has no time for his uncle. This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn't have to spend time with him." King Charles may be willing to include his brother in some family events, but he is reported to be at loggerheads with Andrew over the Duke of York's refusal to vacate his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, after being offered a smaller home on the royal Windsor estate. The two brothers have reached something of a stalemate, with Andrew insisting he has a 75-year "cast iron lease" with the Crown Estate—not the King himself —that he signed in 2002. He's said to have told friends he "is going nowhere" and even begun managing the undertaking of much-needed renovations of the property himself in an attempt to save money, with a source explaining: "The Duke has been walking around the estate a lot recently, speaking to staff and asking for tips on managing the grounds. 'The whole place has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of attention. He's been asking about different kinds of trees and shrubs and whether it would be possible to move or relocate certain trees. He's certainly got a spring in his step and is a lot cheerier of late, which is surprising given everything he has going on."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Reportedly Wants to 'Vanish' Royal Family Member 'From Public View'
is first in line to the throne and reportedly the future monarch wants to banish a member of the royal family when he becomes king. Recently, royal experts spoke to Fox News Digital about the Prince of Wales addressing "the Andrew problem"—his uncle, , to be exact. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew,' Hilary Fordwich told the outlet, adding that he has 'a grudge against his disgraced uncle.' Fordwich continued, '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. He wants Andrew to vanish from public view.' Between his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and the related allegations, Prince Andrew has been a recurring source of scandal for the royal family through the years. Parade reached out to the royal family for comment but did not immediately hear back. The report came on the heels of Prince William reportedly planning "radical" change for the monarchy, particularly when it comes to charity work. In the May 23 episode of The Royal Beat, a royal editor for The Times, , opened up about the Prince of Wales' different goals. The future king, 42, reportedly "wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community centre or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands," Mansey explained, per SheKnows. Recently, Prince William promoted the new BBC Earth docuseries Guardians, which sheds light on the crucial role park rangers play. He and his wife, , have also championed the healing power of nature,mental health awareness, supporting bereaved families, improving local communities and more. Next: Prince William Reportedly Wants to 'Vanish' Royal Family Member 'From Public View' first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How a Prince William Monarchy Will Be a 'Radical Departure' from King Charles's Time on the Throne
When Prince William becomes King in due course, he'll be keen to do it his own way—less ribbon-cutting and more action, sources say. William may also eschew his father King Charles' 'slimmed-down monarchy,' adding other family members into the mix that weren't working royals before. The Prince of Wales is reportedly looking to increase the royal role of cousins like Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall when he takes the the role of a monarch remains largely the same from person to person, each King or Queen puts their own spin on the role. When Prince William becomes King someday—whenever that day may be—he is reportedly planning this 'radical departure' from the way his father King Charles has done business heretofore. Speaking on the May 23 episode of True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, royal editor for The Times Kate Mansey said that William has changes afoot when he takes on the top job, including veering away from 'shaking some hands' in favor of making a real 'difference' (via Marie Claire). 'I think what's really interesting about this is I wrote a profile about William recently, and someone very close to him was saying that this is a move away from these classic kinds of patronages where you would go and support an existing charity to actual projects,' Mansey said. William 'wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community center or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands,' she continued. Mansey added that this is 'quite a radical departure, really, from what the King does or what the late Queen [Elizabeth] did.' In Mansey's aforementioned piece for The Times, William Hague—who works with William at the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife initiative—said, 'He's not one for long meetings or going around the same thing again. I've often heard him say, 'There's been too much talk about that. We need to see some action.'' In addition to steering away from 'ribbon-cutting representation' a la monarchs before him, William may also eschew Charles' famous 'slimmed-down monarchy' approach and expand his cousins' role in the royal family, namely Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall. 'Although Prince William still believes in a 'slimmed-down monarchy,' he is increasingly aware of the hard work of his extended family,' royal correspondent Richard Eden wrote, via Hello!. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said, via Hello!, that 'Clearly, William is doing something very right. His informal, approachable way of going about his work is resonating with the public.' 'Even the way he talks is different to previous generations,' Bond continued. 'He's well spoken, of course, but not overly posh. He dresses well, of course, but is quite often wearing jeans and trainers.' She added, 'He'll pose for selfies with the crowds—he'll even work the camera for them if they get flustered.' Bond called out praise William's mother, Princess Diana, once gave him and his natural charm, remembering that the late Princess of Wales once said, 'William's alright. The country is very lucky to have William.' 'I think she was bang on,' Bond said. Read the original article on InStyle
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William Is Planning This "Radical Departure" From King Charles and Queen Elizabeth When He Becomes King, Per Palace Insider
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The British monarchy has always been about tradition and continuity, but with each new King or Queen, changes are also bound to come. King Charles III carries out a different strategy than his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and when Prince William takes the throne, he'll have the opportunity to make changes in his own way. As the Prince of Wales considers what his future will look like, one royal editor has pointed out that he's keen to veer away from "shaking some hands" in favor of making a real "difference." Speaking on a new episode of True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat on Friday, May 23, Kate Mansey, royal editor for the Times, said a palace insider claims William has some big changes in store. While discussing the prince's visit to Street Soccer Scotland this week, she said, "I think what's really interesting about this is, I wrote a profile about William recently, and someone very close to him was saying that this is a move away from these classic kinds of patronages, where you would go and support an existing charity, to actual projects." The Prince of Wales demonstrated this during his trip to Edinburgh, announcing a new partnership with the soccer-based organization and the Royal Foundation "to foster health and wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen social connections for thousands of local people of all ages." Mansey continued that William "wants to come away and think, 'I've made a difference there, there's money that's gone into that community centre or there's something that's happened because I went there,' rather than just showing up and shaking some hands." The royal editor explained that this new approach from the Prince of Wales is indicative of how he wants to operate as a royal, calling it "quite a radical departure, really, from what The King does, or what the late Queen did." The remarks follow comments in Mansey's piece for the Times from William Hague, who works with the Prince of Wales at the Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife initiative. "He's not one for long meetings or going around the same thing again," Hague said of the prince. "I've often heard him say, 'There's been too much talk about that. We need to see some action.'" Insiders noted that the future King isn't big on "ribbon-cutting representation" from the Royal Family, which was more Queen Elizabeth's style. Instead, he wants to see real change—and as his latest partnership demonstrates, that doesn't need to wait until he becomes King.
