Prince William Is "Concerned" About the "Risk" Prince Andrew Poses to the Monarchy and the Troubling "Message" His Uncle's Presence Might Send to Abuse Victims

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend Katharine, Duchess of Kent's Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images).

Earlier this week, Prince Andrew announced his intention to relinquish his official royal titles, and retreat even further from public life. Now, it's being reported that Prince William is gravely "concerned" about his uncle's continued involvement in any royal events, as well as how the former Duke of York's presence might be received by abuse victims.

The Sunday Times's royal editor, Roya Nikkhah, said of the situation, "Buckingham Palace says the Prince of Wales was 'consulted' on the decision, but it is understood that he is not satisfied with the outcome and knows the 'Andrew problem' will be in his in-tray at some point."