Prince Andrew’s hopes of returning to public royal life have been firmly shut down by none other than his nephew and future king, Prince William.
According to royal expert Helena Chard in an interview with Fox News, the Prince of Wales has made a decisive and final call regarding Prince Andrew’s role in the future monarchy — and there isn’t one. Despite being King Charles’s brother, Andrew remains a deeply controversial figure, with past scandals continuing to cast a long shadow over his reputation.
From his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to more recent scrutiny over his links with Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo — alleged to be a spy — Prince Andrew has been under the public and royal microscope for years. And William, it seems, isn’t taking any chances.
“Prince William is a shrewd operator and stands firm in his decisions,” Chard said. “He is committed and determined to do his best for the future of the monarchy. And his mind is made up.”
Chard went on to describe the Duke of York as a “black cloud” hanging over the royal family, adding that any return to public duties would risk further reputational harm. “Prince Andrew will not have a formal role in Prince William’s future modernized, streamlined monarchy,” she emphasized.
As William prepares for his future reign, insiders suggest he is focused on reshaping the monarchy to better reflect public expectations — with no room for scandal-plagued figures from the past. For Prince Andrew, that means the royal door has been firmly closed — for good.
