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Prince William has been campaigning to oust the former Prince Andrew from the royal fold for years, according to a new book
Russell Myers shares details in his new biography, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story
King Charles stripped his brother's royal titles and honors in October amid renewed interest in Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Prince Williamvoiced concern about the formerPrince Andrew's role within the royal family long beforeKing Charlesofficiallystripped Andrew of all his royal titleslast year.
Russell Myers shares insights into the Prince of Wales' attitude toward his uncle in his new book,William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, out March 10.
In an excerpt of the book published byThe Mirror, Myers writes that Prince William spoke to his father, King Charles, in the wake of Andrew's2019 interview with the BBC interviewabout his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, asking Charles and Queen Elizabeth to take action.
A source said, "Once you understand the fact that everything that happens in the here and now, affects everything in the future, William's future, it is very easy to put yourself in his shoes. He never much liked his uncle and wanted him out of the picture immediately before the rot further set in."
"William's view was that he [Andrew] got himself into the whole mess, so he should be left to his own devices to sort it out away from the family," the source added.
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Andrewstepped back from his public royal rolefollowing his headline-making interview. However, Andrew continued to join the royals at family events such as holiday church outings and funerals.
A palace source close to Prince William said, "The Prince of Wales was adamant the whole episode would never go away and, despite how others may have felt, there was absolutely no upside in Andrew being protected. His view was crystal clear: Andrew shouldn't be anywhere near the family under any circumstances, not by association, not at family functions, anywhere."
"Every single time there was a new revelation, which no one knew when it was coming or what the next one would be, it was a stain on all of the family," the source continued.
Queen Elizabeth stripped her second son of hismilitary titles and patronagesin January 2022, after a judge rejected his attempt to have Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre'ssexual assault lawsuitagainst him dismissed. Andrew has repeatedly denied Giuffre's allegations andreached a settlementwith her in 2022. Giuffredied by suicidein April 2025.
Andrew has continually denied any wrongdoing regarding his connection to Epstein.
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While Queen Elizabeth tried to protect her son and King Charles seemed to follow their mother's wishes, the King stripped his brother of his royal titles and honors in October 2025 amid renewed criticism.
On Feb. 9, 2026, Prince William and his wife,Kate Middleton,released their first statementon the matter.
A spokesperson said, "I can confirm the Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."
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