Prince Andrew the Duke of York is once again at the center of controversy as tensions with his nephew Prince William continue to grow. Despite being disgraced and largely sidelined from royal duties, Andrew is reportedly making efforts to charm his way back into the fold, but William is having none of it.
According to insiders, the future King has made it clear that he “can’t stand” his uncle and wants him permanently removed from the royal household. Yet, despite William’s strong stance, not everyone in the royal family is offering him the backing he expected.
A source speaking to Closer Magazine revealed, “Prince William would love to see Andrew booted from the royal household for good, but he’s not getting as much support as he’d like from other family members. It’s causing escalating tension behind the scenes.”
The insider explained that Andrew, rather than stepping away quietly, has been actively working to rebuild bridges with key royals, including William himself. “Andrew has been trying to charm his way back into William’s good books and kill him with kindness,” the source said.
They pointed out that Andrew’s decision to appear close to William at a recent royal funeral was not accidental. “He went out of his way to pose alongside him to send a message. He wanted everyone, his nephew included, to know that he intends to go nowhere.”
This bold behavior has angered William, who views Andrew as a permanent stain on the monarchy’s reputation. Yet Andrew continues to push forward, leveraging his family ties in hopes of avoiding complete exile.
The same insider noted, “He’s been chipping away at building bridges with his brother, King Charles, which seems to be working. He’s still invited to important gatherings, and much of the talk about him being forcibly ejected from Royal Lodge has subsided—for now.”
What makes the situation even more volatile is Andrew’s attitude toward William’s authority. Insiders claim that Andrew simply does not take the Prince of Wales seriously, despite knowing he is second in line to the throne.
“He still sees William as the little boy he once babysat and cared for,” the source explained. “Andrew is savvy enough to realize that kicking out a senior royal would spark a major scandal, so he believes William’s threats are hollow.”
This mindset has infuriated William further, as he views Andrew’s presence as an ongoing liability for the monarchy. To make matters worse, Andrew reportedly dismisses William’s warnings as childish.
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One royal insider went as far as to say, “Andrew thinks William is being a spoilt brat, throwing around empty threats without realizing that he hasn’t been convicted of anything.” For Andrew, this belief fuels the hope that he may one day return to royal service, though many call that idea delusional.
The possibility of a comeback for Andrew seems almost impossible in the eyes of the public. His links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continue to overshadow his reputation, making him one of the most controversial members of the royal family in modern history.
Still, insiders believe Andrew is playing a long game, hoping that as time passes and the spotlight moves elsewhere, he will regain some measure of acceptance within the institution. For William, however, the path forward seems crystal clear.
Multiple royal sources suggest that once William ascends the throne, he will take swift action to ensure that Andrew is fully banished from the royal fold. In his view, protecting the monarchy’s reputation will always outweigh the ties of family loyalty.
As the future King, William is said to be prepared for the backlash that might follow. He reportedly believes that decisive action against Andrew is the only way to prove that the monarchy has learned from past mistakes and is moving toward a new era of accountability.
The battle lines have been drawn, and for now, the uneasy truce continues. But those close to the palace say it is only a matter of time before William makes his final move, leaving Andrew with no place to hide within the royal family.
