Prince William and Queen Camilla Secretly Drove King Charles to Strip Andrew Mountbatten of His Royal Titles
Explosive new reports claim that both Prince William and Queen Camilla played a major role in pushing King Charles to take firm and “decisive action” against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, sparking serious tension within the royal family.
According to Cosmopolitan, royal insiders say the Prince of Wales and his stepmother were instrumental in convincing the monarch to strip his disgraced brother of his remaining royal privileges, including his “Style, Titles and Honours.” Their intervention reportedly caused “a lot of angst” within the palace, as the move has officially reduced Andrew to a private citizen status under his family name.
The source revealed that William was “smoldering on the sidelines” after Andrew issued a statement saying he would no longer go by “Duke of York,” an announcement that both the future king and Queen Camilla felt was handled poorly. The report says Queen Camilla was “really riled” by Andrew’s attempt to appear dignified, and immediately began urging her husband to step in and enforce stricter action.
According to insiders speaking to the Daily Mail, Camilla was deeply unimpressed with how lenient Charles had been in the past. “She started pushing Charles to take firm control,” the source said. “She wanted him to stop letting Andrew dictate the narrative.”
Prince William, meanwhile, was equally frustrated by what he saw as his father’s hesitation to confront Andrew. The insider added, “[William] was fuming that the King had previously fudged dealing with Andrew and allowed him to make an earlier statement that made him seem honorable. William believed the monarchy needed a clear show of accountability.”
Tensions have reportedly been high behind palace walls as William and Camilla’s more aggressive stance clashed with the King’s initially cautious approach. One royal insider noted that the late Queen Elizabeth “went to her grave believing in Andrew’s innocence,” leaving Charles in a difficult position. However, the growing pressure from his son and wife eventually forced him to act decisively.
On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a rare and blunt statement confirming the action against Andrew. “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew,” the statement read. It further declared that “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” officially erasing his long-held royal identity.
The palace also confirmed that Andrew’s lease at Royal Lodge had been formally terminated. “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation,” the announcement continued.
The move represents one of the most significant disciplinary measures within the monarchy in recent history and underscores the shifting power dynamics within the royal household. With William and Camilla both pushing for a stricter, modern image, Andrew’s downfall appears to be part of a broader effort to restore credibility to the crown.
Sources suggest the King’s relationship with both William and Camilla has strengthened in recent months as they work together to safeguard the future of the monarchy. However, their alliance has also reportedly alienated others within the royal family, who see the pair’s approach as “ruthless.”
Meanwhile Andrew is said to be devastated by the decision but resigned to his fate. He reportedly plans to relocate to a smaller residence on the Sandringham estate while continuing to maintain a quiet public profile.
As for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, palace insiders claim they are deeply upset by the developments, feeling their father has been “cut off” from the family’s inner circle. Both daughters are said to have maintained contact with their uncle Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who have quietly shown them support.
For now, William and Camilla’s alliance appears to have reshaped the royal hierarchy, solidifying their influence over King Charles’s reign and leaving no room for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s return to royal favor.
