Prince William has reportedly reached a definitive decision regarding Prince Andrew’s future within the royal family—one that signals a firm and final stance. According to The Sunday Times, the Prince of Wales will not permit his uncle to assume any royal role when he becomes king.
Sources claim William views the Duke of York as both a “risk” and a “threat” to the monarchy’s public image and long-term stability, following a series of damaging scandals.
Prince Andrew’s links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged ties to a Chinese spy have cast a long shadow over the royal family for years. These controversies have not only tarnished his personal reputation but also brought negative attention to the royal institution as a whole.
Prince William’s efforts to distance himself from Andrew have reportedly become more pronounced. Notably, he and his wife, the Princess of Wales, skipped the royal Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor earlier this year, choosing instead to spend the holiday with their children in Norfolk. Their absence was widely interpreted as an intentional move to avoid sharing the spotlight with Andrew, who was present at the gathering.
Though King Charles continues to include his younger brother in some private family events, William appears unwavering in his decision to exclude Andrew from any public-facing or ceremonial royal duties once he ascends the throne.
The fallout from Andrew’s controversies has also affected his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. While both women have maintained a relatively low public profile and are known for their charity work, they have not been assigned key duties under King Charles’ reign.
Some royal observers believe that Beatrice and Eugenie could still have roles in a modernized, slimmed-down monarchy under William, especially given their experience and public appeal. However, their proximity to Andrew and his scandals may continue to be an obstacle.
Prince Andrew stepped down from official duties in 2019 following intense scrutiny over his ties to Epstein. In 2022, he settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse when she was a minor—allegations he has consistently denied.
Prince William’s decision reflects a clear effort to safeguard the monarchy’s reputation and maintain a forward-looking image for the royal family. With the future king determined to draw firm boundaries, it appears Prince Andrew’s days as a public royal figure are firmly behind him.