The British monarchy is once again facing scrutiny following renewed public attention surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Amid mounting pressure and a fresh wave of damaging headlines, senior royals have begun addressing the situation more directly.
According to a royal insider, the Princess of Wales has reportedly been particularly firm behind the scenes. The source alleges that Kate Middleton played a key role in advocating for physical and public distance between her family and ex-Prince Andrew.
Kate Middleton ‘pushed hard’ for ‘distance’ between Ex-Prince Andrew and them, says source
According to an insider quoted by The i Paper, Kate Middleton was reportedly “very firm” in discussions about how her family should respond as new revelations surfaced. The source claims she “pushed hard” for Andrew to be moved away from Windsor. “She could see the problematic optics with Andrew being so close to their new home,” the insider added.
The Prince and Princess of Wales recently issued public comments on the broader scandal through a spokesperson. In the statement, they expressed “deep concern” over the continuing developments and emphasized that their thoughts remain with the victims.
Notably, their statement did not mention Andrew by name. However, the timing, being close to William’s Saudi Arabia visit, signaled what some observers claimed was a deliberate attempt to address the issue head-on.
“It was William and Catherine’s joint decision to make a statement,” a royal insider alleged. The source claimed that the couple did not want to appear as though they were “shying away from the situation.”
Royal historian Ed Owens has suggested the institution is navigating a “genuine crisis.” Owens further argued that the royal family has been forced into a reactive position. King Charles, who previously stripped Andrew of his remaining royal titles and roles, is said to be in what one insider described as an “impossible position.”
For Middleton, sources suggest the priority is reportedly safeguarding the monarchy’s long-term reputation. As a future queen, she is allegedly keenly aware of how closely public trust is tied to perception. According to the insider, ensuring visible distance now could prevent more serious reputational damage later.
