Insiders have revealed that, once he becomes king, Britain’s Prince William is planning to expel his uncle, Jeffrey Epstein-linked Prince Andrew, from official Royal Family life.
William, the Prince of Wales, is next in line to take over the throne from his father, King Charles III, who is currently battling cancer.
Royal experts have asserted that once William takes the Crown, he will “swiftly” address “the Andrew problem” that has plagued the family in recent years.
“Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew,” British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News.
Fordwich notes that the Prince of Wales 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,” Fordwich revealed.
“He wants Andrew to vanish from public view.”
Longtime BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond also told Closer Weekly that William, a father of three, will not waste any time on his disgraced uncle following his child rape scandal.
“William has been a strong voice in managing ‘the Andrew problem’ — he is adamant that there is no way back for his uncle,” Bond told the outlet.
Andrew, once second-in-line to the throne, has been a constant source of tabloid fodder.
It is said that the 65-year-old permanently damaged his reputation after he gave a disastrous interview to the BBC in 2019.
Following the interview, he was forced to give up all royal duties.
Andrew gave the interview to address concerns about his ties to the late Democrat financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
His TV interview backfired when he failed to explain his continued contact with Epstein or show sympathy for his victims.
“William’s strong stance on ‘the Andrew problem’ is consistent, unwavering, and his influence has been decisive in ensuring Andrew remains sidelined,” said Fordwich.
“He is driven by his desire… to protect the monarchy’s reputation, doing all he can to safeguard its future.”
“[William is] very in touch with the public,” Fordwich shared.
“Every public opinion poll has Andrew at the bottom, reinforcing Prince William’s stance.
“Once king, no doubt, Prince William will ensure Andrew is completely excluded from royal life, as well as all public appearances.”
Bond noted to Closer Weekly that keeping the monarchy relevant is “extremely important” to William.
His plans guarantee that there will never be a place for Andrew.
“I think [the Prince and Princess of Wales] are completely united in doing all they can to keep the monarchy connected with the younger generation,” said Bond.
“They look modern, they act modern.”
Following Andrew’s nuclear interview, his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, stripped him of his royal duties and charity roles.
More recently, King Charles III tried to persuade his brother to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate.
Instead, Charles ordered Andrew to move to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.
However, Andrew remains ensconced in the 30-room Royal Lodge.
“Prince William’s role within the royal family is more prominent and influential than ever, as is his center stage position in diplomatic relations,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard explained to Fox News.
“He recognizes the public animosity towards Andrew,” said Chard.
“He views him as a complete liability with his series of scandals, both past and present, shoveling shame on the family.
“His stance towards his uncle is tough. He will not entertain anyone toxic to the brand.
“Andrew will not be part of the streamlined monarchy.”
“King Charles is said to be fed up with ‘the Andrew problem,’ although he has a softer approach to his brother as he is family,” Chard continued.
“Prince William, however, has never been a fan of his uncle.
“He has no time for him.
“Allegedly, he was also disappointed that Andrew did not welcome his wife into the family with open arms all those years ago.”
That grudge, Chard claimed, was unshakable even before Andrew’s relationship with Epstein came to light.
The “Andrew Problem” has long been a source of friction for the royal family.
“Andrew has been an embarrassment for years and represents the worst, most entitled aspect of royalty,” royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted.
“… One of the problems with Andrew is that fresh embarrassments, most recently regarding an alleged Chinese spy and emails which indicated that he had further contact with Epstein after what was supposed to be a cutoff date, keep appearing.”
Andrew is often described as the Queen’s favorite son, and it’s believed that she asked Charles to look out for his troubled sibling before she died.
Fitzwilliams said that the king “may privately feel some sympathy” for his sibling.
However, William believes Andrew “has to be kept at arm’s length.”
For William, protecting the crown comes first above all, and there is no place for Andrew once he becomes king.
“His best future is well behind him,” said Fitzwilliams.
Andrew’s connection with Epstein will always haunt him, experts warned.
Virginia Robert Giuffre, who accused Andrew of raping her on three separate occasions as a teenager trafficked by Epstein, was found dead in April.
She was 41 when she died, and her death was ruled “suicide.”
In one of her lawsuits, Giuffre said she was raped by the royal three times: in London during her 2001 trip, at Epstein’s New York mansion when she was 17, and in the Virgin Islands when she was 18.
Andrew categorically rejected Giuffre’s allegations and said he did not recall having met her.
Yet, in 2022, he settled with Giuffre for an undisclosed sum, agreeing to make a “substantial donation” to her survivors’ organization.
British newspapers reported amounts for the settlement ranged from $6 million to $16 million.
A statement filed in court said that the prince acknowledged Epstein was a sex trafficker and Giuffre was “an established victim of abuse.”
As far as William is concerned, there is no turning back for Andrew.
“William has attempted to be the power of influence in royal affairs these days,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox.
“… Some constant ideas include sending Andrew to a farm in the north of England, or, more realistically, a substantial house in the Belgravia district of London.
“The late queen would be turning in her grave as the House of Windsor turns into the House of Wonder.
“What is going to happen next?”
Chard revealed that Andrew has been spending his free time “plotting” in preparation for William taking the throne.
“I’m sure he’s plotting how he can regain his royal status without the wrath of Prince William,” Chard said.
“He could start by honoring his promise to fight the evils of sex trafficking and supporting victims of sex trafficking.”
“Prince William’s most important role is that of dad and husband,” Chard noted.
“However, he is paving the way to be king sooner than anticipated.
“He is in tune with the public and the younger generation.
“He realizes that to justify the existence of the royal family, the heaviest burden will soon fall at his feet.
“This weight always rests on the king or queen.”
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