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Reason Shamed Andrew can never be ostracised by Royals

Shamed Andrew will always have the care and support of the Royal Family

Published May 20, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is still struggling to understand his position in the royal family.

The former Duke of York,, who was exiled from the Royal Lodge earlier this year, can never be completely ostracised from his relatives.

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Speaking to GB News, royal commentator Rafe Heydel-Mankoo says: "This situation...intersects family loyalty, public outrage, and then you've got the survival of the monarchy, so you have three competing elements there."

He shared: "It's clear that His Majesty [King Charles] and the rest of the Royal Family care about their brother, their uncle, their cousin."

He continued: “Despite everything that's happened, he is part of their family, and there's obviously always going to be concern for his well-being and for his security. But at the same time, the monarchy has to be protected, and he understands."

Ultimately, Andrew "cannot be completely ostracized" from the Royal Family

"Andrew's always believed that he's entitled to taxpayer-funded security and his titles and everything else," Heydel-Mankoo told the outlet. "It doesn't appear that he still understands quite why he's in the position he is in."

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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