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Prince William knew Andrew episode ‘would never go away’

Prince William had early concerns about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s exile

Published February 16, 2026

Prince William knew Andrew Mountbatten Windsor would take the Royal Family down with himself.

The Prince of Wales wanted his uncle exiled as soon as possible as his presence could create grave troubles for Royals.

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A palace source in the book 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.” 

In new book based on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s life, Royal author Russell Myers quotes a palace source: “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,” he noted.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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