Prince William was so alarmed at the prospect of his shamed uncle Prince Andrew’s attempted royal comeback he warned that he might have to pull out of Monday’s Order of the Garter ceremony.
The Duke of Cambridge made it clear that unless the Duke of York — who had hoped to attend the ancient event at Windsor as a member of the order — was banned from taking his place in public among the knights, he wouldn’t be able to take part. The dramatic move, which comes amid suggestions Andrew wants his HRH status reinstated and position recognised and respected, shows the heightened tensions at the heart of the royal family over his planned comeback.
