Prince William Reportedly Intends To Break Tradition To Deal With Prince Andrew

By Afouda Bamidele on August 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

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One thing seems sure: Prince William's reign as King will spell issues for Prince Andrew.

The future King of England has reportedly mapped out a plan to make his uncle suffer the consequences of the controversy he has brought to the monarchy.

Prince William and Prince Andrew reportedly fell out over his rude and snide comments about the future King's wife, Kate Middleton, which were borne out of envy.

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Prince William Planning To Involve The Parliament In Prince Andrew's Takedown

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The father-of-three is determined to revamp the currently dwindling public image of the monarchy, and when he ascends the throne, he will take a pretty unpopular route to do it. He reportedly takes a different and less diplomatic approach than his father, who keeps private disputes under wraps.

The royal is reportedly harder-hearted compared to his father when it comes to protecting the monarchy's legacy. Sources close to the palace stated, "Andrew's Dukedom could be up for discussion when William takes the throne."

William may use constitutional tools to get things done, as experts noted that the parliament can strip titles through legislation, and the monarch can also revoke the HRH titles through Letters Patent.

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The prince title can also be removed with a fresh Royal Warrant, but insiders have warned that it could be termed a personal vendetta if it does not come with political backing, per RadarOnline.

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The Duke Of York Recently Landed On The Wrong Side Of A British poll

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The royal family is not the only one that has had enough of the prince; the public is also on board with stripping him of his royal privileges. As seen on The Blast, a recent poll conducted by YouGov stated that about 67% of respondents are endorsing the plan to toss Andrew's honors.

He managed to gain 13% of the voters supporting the retention of his titles, while 20% sat on the fence about the issue. Andrew remains the least favorite royal, with 5% of voters voting in his favor.

Another controversy struck the prince's reputation, pushing him further down the line following a new tell-all book by Andrew Lownie, "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York."

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The author described Andrew as an arrogant figure with repeated instances of being rude to staff, insulting and berating aides, and leaving trails of extramarital affairs.

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The Prince's Occupancy Of The Royal Lodge On Shaky Grounds

Prince Andrew is seen for the first time since the latest Epstein allegations, leaving his Royal Lodge home in Windsor Great Park.
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Despite King Charles' diplomatic approach to handling Andrew's issues, he has been making a series of threats behind the scenes, particularly regarding Andrew's residence in the royal lodge.

The King is reportedly upset at Andrew's behavior towards palace staff after rudely addressing a construction worker installing safety bumps inside the Windsor estate.

Charles thinks his brother is a very entitled fellow with numbered days at his expansive mansion, which is currently an eyesore. The property has amassed about $700,000 in repair and maintenance costs.

Most importantly, Andrew has turned a blind eye to the rot despite the King's thoughts that he should take action, and now his existence in the 30-room mansion is at risk.

The Duke of York has been at the center of accusations of being verbally abusive to a female gardener at the palace. He also previously picked a bone with a female maid over curtain placements.

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Andrew And His Nephew Are At War Over His Comments On The Princess Of Wales

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The 65-year-old reportedly harbors a severe jealousy towards Kate due to her growing popularity among the royal family after his mother died. The Blast shared that royal experts have praised Kate for being the family's saving grace over the years, and the general public deeply loves her.

Andrew has now let the jealousy flow to the surface by uttering rude comments about Kate, and William has become aware of it. The future King is not a fan of this, and his relationship with his uncle is tense.

Lownie wondered why Andrew was refusing to extend the respect accorded to Prince William as the King in waiting to his wife. William, on his part, has grown increasingly frustrated with the senior royal and is trying to push forward by paying less attention to the issue.

"Everyone is pulling together — Charles, Anne, Edward, William, and others — but the whole side has been let down by Prince Andrew," Lownie expressed.

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Inside The Royal Tradition Involving Prince William And His Son

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Kate and Andrew's drama aside, William's lineage experienced a significant change last month when his firstborn son, Prince George, clocked 12 and activated a necessary royal protocol. 

The young prince is now expected to honor tradition by flying separately from his father, who is next in line to become head of the monarchy. This important protocol was put in place to ensure that the royal line of succession stays secure and steady in case of any unforeseen incident.

"Accidents do happen, and this seems like a sensible precaution which ought to be observed, as it was with King Charles and William during Queen Elizabeth's reign," royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed.

Prince William also experienced the same tradition when he clocked 12, according to the King's former pilot, who recalled that William had a separate aircraft from his parents.

Will Prince William experience a change of heart on his resolve, or is Prince Andrew's fate sealed?

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