Prince William has reportedly held a grudge against his uncle, Prince Andrew, over the Duke of York’s allegedly unwelcoming behaviour towards Princess Kate, according to a new report. report.
Royal expert and commentator Richard Kay claims that Andrew’s attitude towards Kate Middleton during her early days in the Royal Family may play a role in his possible expulsion from the Royal Lodge. The tension between uncle and nephew is said to stem from how Andrew treated Kate when she was first introduced to the family, which has reportedly left a lasting impression on William.
In a Article for Mail OnlineKay explained that William “has long held a grudge” against Andrew and believes King Charles has been “too soft” on his younger brother. The commentator suggested that differences remain between the monarch and his heir, particularly regarding the handling of the Prince Andrew scandal.
“William has long held a grudge against Andrew for not being welcoming when he first introduced the then Kate Middleton to the Royal Family and feels his father has been too soft on him,” Kay wrote. “This has led to speculation that it is William who is putting pressure on his father to evict the Duke of York from Royal Lodge, so that the Waleses can move in.”
The expert further suggested that William’s reaction to Andrew’s behaviour could be influencing his approach to his uncle’s current situation. As heir to the throne, William could be putting pressure on King Charles to expel Andrew from the Royal Lodge altogether.
“For King Charles, forcing Andrew to move to Frogmore solves several problems at once,” said royal writer and commentator Tom Quinn. The mirror“This sends a message to Harry that as a private citizen and no longer a working royal, he will never be allowed back to Frogmore.”
The continuum Tension between William and AndrewAdding to the wider challenges facing the Royal Family, it has fuelled speculation about the future of the Duke of York’s residence and his role within the monarchy.