Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the ex-Prince, has once again become the subject of discussion. A source claimed that his father, Prince Philip, had long believed he was “different” from others. According to the source, Philip believed Andrew was a “threat to the legacy of the crown.” Moreover, he wanted to “banish” him from the palace.
Prince Philip wanted to ‘banish’ Ex-Prince Andrew, claims royal source
A royal source told Radar Online that Prince Andrew was believed by Prince Philip to be “different” than others. As per the source, he would rant about the former Duke of York. Moreover, he saw Andrew as a “loose cannon” and a huge “threat to the legacy of the crown.”
Philip, who adhered to his duty with utmost determination and seriousness, allegedly felt that Andrew was different from others. He apparently believed Andrew didn’t give proper attention to his royal role and treated “everything like a joke.” This is why he allegedly wanted to “banish” him from the palace.
The source said, “Andrew’s problem is that he’s gullible and easily led, which is how he finds himself in the wrong company.”
While Philip warned the late monarch about Andrew, she wanted her son to be around during the holidays. She didn’t take any strict action against Andrew until after Philip’s death in April 2021. In January 2022, Andrew’s honorary roles and military affiliations were removed by order of the late monarch.
Later, in 2025, he was stripped of his titles and asked to leave Royal Lodge. This was done after he and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, became surrounded by various controversies. The statement read, “THE KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince.'”
Andrew was later arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office; however, he was released afterward. He is currently staying at Marsh Farm on the Royal Family’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.
