Prince William plans to ‘banish’ Prince Andrew from the royal family when he becomes King

Royal insiders have revealed that there is no coming back for Prince Andrew, with Prince William reportedly sealing his fate.

If there is one person Prince Andrew should be worried about, it is his nephew, the future king.

Royal experts told Fox News Digital that when Prince William takes over the throne one day, he reportedly will swiftly address “the Andrew problem” that has plagued the British royal family.

“Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew,” British royal expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital, noting 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 claimed. “He wants Andrew to vanish from public view.”

Prince Andrew, left, has remained mostly out of the spotlight in recent years. Picture: Getty.

Fordwich’s claims came shortly after longtime BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Closer Weekly that the father of three is not interested in wasting time on the Duke of York following his sex 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.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.

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, which forced him to give up all royal duties.

Andrew gave the interview to address concerns about his ties to the late American financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. His televised tell-all 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.”

William is not interested in wasting time on the Duke of York following his sex scandal. Picture: AFP.

Bond noted to Closer Weekly that keeping the monarchy relevant is “extremely important” to William, guaranteeing 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 stripped him of his royal duties and charity roles. More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving 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 centre stage position in diplomatic relations,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard explained to Fox News Digital.

“He recognises the public animosity towards Andrew,” said Chard. “He views him as a complete liability with his series of scandals, both past and present, shovelling 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 unshakeable even before Andrew’s relationship with Epstein came to light.

William’s plans for the monarchy don’t involve Andrew, it’s been claimed. Picture: Getty.

The “Andrew Problem” has long been a source of friction for the royal family.

After 22 years in the Royal Navy, including combat operations as a helicopter pilot during the Falklands War, Andrew was named Britain’s special representative for international trade and investment in 2001. However, he was forced to step down in 2011 amid growing concern about his friendship with Epstein, who had been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution.

Andrew had also been criticised for meeting with the son of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and the son-in-law of ousted Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Even before that, some members of Parliament had raised concerns about the sale of Andrew’s former home, but Andrew’s links to Epstein have been his biggest problem.

“Andrew has been an embarrassment for years and represents the worst, most entitled aspect of royalty,” royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed to Fox News Digital.

“ … 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 cut-off date, keep appearing.”

Fitzwilliams claimed that while the king, 76, “may privately feel some sympathy” for his sibling, William “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.

This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission.

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