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Prince William’s clear demand comes out: ‘Clean the stables of Andrew before my reign’

Prince William has taken up a hardline stance against many family members and his behavior has become a focal point

Published June 02, 2026
Prince William’s clear demand comes out: ‘Clean the stables of Andrew before my reign’
Prince William’s clear demand comes out: ‘Clean the stables of Andrew before my reign’

Prince William has found himself into the middle of a number of conversations, particularly among the circles of those who feel King Charles has been overtly easy on the disgraced royal who operated in the same circles as a child sex offender.

Now royal biographer Andrew Lownie has joined in. he is best known for his book Entitled that some say started this snowball effect against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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He pointed out in his conversation with New Idea recently, “William is calling the shots more now that we’re in this transitional phase towards him taking over.”

For those unversed, these comments about the ‘transitional phase’ in question comes as a result of King Charles’ continued battle against cancer, which has promoted many to face the monarch’s mortality even his youngest son who told BBC last year she ‘does not know how long’ he has left.

But one thing is for certain, as Mr Lownie explains it, “William has both a personal animus against Andrew.” Reason being his initial rude behavior to Catherine when she initially joined the Firm.

However that is not all, because separate from his personal emotions, “he can see the reputational damage Andrew has brought the monarchy.” So in essence some believe “he would like the stables to be cleaned before his own reign.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.
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