Though King Charles made the final decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles, behind the scenes, there’s more to the story. While Prince William is the heir to the throne, his wife Kate Middleton isn’t afraid to weigh in as well. She’s been know to offer her opinions regarding the monarchy’s public image.
“Kate Middleton is obviously a power behind the throne,” an insider said. “A smiling face to the camera, a steely resolve in private, she desires to protect the destinies of her husband Prince William and their eldest son Prince George, while doing her part in saving the royal brand.”
Kate Middleton reportedly played a role in Andrew Mountbatten Windsor losing his titles
“[The Princess of Wales] is determined to create the right image constantly,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News. “I believe there was not much love lost between her and Andrew, who allegedly spoke shamelessly about her to William. [He created] an angry confrontation between uncle and nephew to a point where Andrew’s fate was sealed.”
Turner added, “Kate has blossomed, media-wise, especially after announcing her cancer. She is a dutiful wife, mother and queen-apparent in waiting. Her skills in promoting that public persona are legendary. So, like a fearsome tigress protecting her brood, the issues befalling Andrew and how that could cause a real upset in the royal evolution would find her most determined to ensure his demolition.”
On October 17, Buckingham Palace announced that the former Prince Andrew had agreed to give up his remaining royal titles. After conversations with his brother Charles, he finally stepped down amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew,” the palace stated. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.”
In addition to losing his royal status, Andrew was ordered to leave his home of two decades. “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” the official statement read. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
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