Princess Kate Middleton was instrumental in the decision to strip Prince Andrew of his titles, according to a source close to the royal family. While King Charles ultimately made the decision to remove Andrew's style, titles, and honors, a source indicated a "female touch" in the official statement, suggesting involvement from both Queen Camilla and Princess Kate. The statement declared that Prince Andrew would henceforth be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and that he had been served notice to surrender his lease on Royal Lodge, moving to alternative private accommodation.
The source elaborated that there was a push from Camilla and Catherine, and pressure from Prince William, who likely did not want to inherit the "headache" associated with his uncle's ongoing allegations. The concluding paragraph of the Buckingham Palace statement, which expressed sympathy for victims and survivors of abuse, was particularly highlighted as having a "female touch." Queen Camilla has been a supporter of organizations aiding abuse victims.
This move is seen as part of the family's effort to look towards the future, with William and Kate themselves focusing on future endeavors. Despite a potentially strained relationship between King Charles and Prince Andrew, the King reportedly felt exasperated that Andrew did not proactively address the situation himself, leading to the difficult decision. Recent months had seen renewed pressure on the royals due to fresh allegations that Prince Andrew maintained conta... download the app to read more
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