Prince William and Kate said to back Andrew ban
Prince William and Princess Catherine have been described as “totally united” in wanting Prince Andrew permanently removed from the Royal Family’s public life, according to claims in a forthcoming book. The report suggests the Prince and Princess of Wales have taken a firmer stance than King Charles on how the family should handle the Duke of York’s position.
Express reported that an extract from royal editor Mr Russell Myers’ upcoming book quotes the author as saying William made clear that, when he becomes king, “there would be no such mercy” for his “disgraced uncle” in relation to any possibility of a return.
The extract, from the book William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, claims the late Queen Elizabeth II sought to protect her son from “complete banishment”, while King Charles was said to have stopped short for some time of pushing for Andrew’s total exclusion, while acknowledging he could not return to public duties. It also alleges William “challenged” his father over Andrew, and that Andrew’s repeated denials of wrongdoing were described as “terminal” to William and Catherine’s relationship with him.
The claims echo previous reporting that William was allegedly “put in his place” during an Andrew dispute, as royal commentators continue to scrutinise how the family manages appearances involving the Duke of York.
Mr Myers’ book is scheduled for release later this month, and the fresh extract is likely to fuel further debate over the future role of Prince Andrew as the Royal Family seeks to limit reputational damage while maintaining a united public front.
