Prince William Reportedly Prefers to Avoid Prince Andrew Amid Easter Tensions
Prince of Wales Skips Easter Service While Duke of York Makes Surprise Appearance
Prince William appears to be distancing himself from his embattled uncle, Prince Andrew, as tensions within the royal family continue to surface. While the Duke of York attended the Royal Family’s Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel, the Prince of Wales opted to spend the holiday privately with Kate Middleton and their children in Norfolk.
Royal Sources Claim William Has “No Time” for Prince Andrew
According to Mirror, royal insiders claim that Prince William is not keen on being around Andrew, whose public image has been severely damaged following his association with Jeffrey Epstein and accusations made by one of Epstein’s former victims.
A royal source reportedly stated:
“William has no time for his uncle. This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn't have to spend time with him.”
Longstanding Grudge Traced Back to Kate Middleton’s Introduction
The tension between the two reportedly dates back years. In an article for Daily Mail, royal commentator Richard Kay revealed that William has "long held a grudge" against Andrew. The source of the resentment? Allegedly, Andrew was unwelcoming when William first introduced Kate Middleton to the royal family.
“William feels his father has been too soft on Andrew,” Kay added, highlighting William's firm stance on minimizing Andrew’s public presence.
Prince Andrew’s Appearance Raises Eyebrows
Despite stepping down from royal duties in 2019 due to the Epstein scandal, Prince Andrew made a surprising return to the public eye during the Easter service—an event led by King Charles and Queen Camilla. His presence drew widespread attention, especially in the absence of Prince William and his family.
Family Divisions Continue to Shape Royal Appearances
This Easter once again emphasized the ongoing fractures within the royal household. While some senior royals, including Princess Anne and Prince Edward, joined the service, the Prince and Princess of Wales chose a more private celebration—further reinforcing the notion of selective royal unity.
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