Prince William Takes Action Against Prince Andrew Amid Lingering Threat to Royal Family

Prince William reportedly played a key role in stripping Prince Andrew of his royal duties, believing that his father and grandmother were being too lenient. Omid Scobie, in his book "Endgame," claims that William spoke directly with the Queen about the matter and was the driving force behind Andrew's banishment from public life. The move came after Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual assault against him became public. Scobie suggests that Andrew's actions could still damage the monarchy, and while King Charles continues to support his brother, William is unlikely to do the same when he becomes king. The book also touches on William's admiration for the Queen's political neutrality and his desire to mirror her reign more than Charles'. Additionally, Scobie criticizes Kate, calling her a "part-time working royal" and contrasting her leadership style with Meghan's.