Overview

• The Prince of Wales has declared that his uncle will never resume public-facing roles within the monarchy and that the door to a comeback is closed.
• William views Andrew’s associations with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as a continuing reputational risk to the royal institution.
• Recent court documents revealed that Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy linked to Andrew, was twice invited to private meetings with King Charles.
• On Easter Sunday, William worshipped with his wife and children in Norfolk rather than join senior royals, including Andrew, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
• As part of a slimmed-down royal model under King Charles, William is advancing plans that leave Andrew without any meaningful future role.