Overview

• Footage from the Duchess of Kent’s September 16 funeral shows Prince William covering his mouth while speaking to Prince Andrew, which lip-readers and body-language analysts have framed as a discreet caution about his demeanor.
• Insiders quoted by several outlets say William wants the Duke and Duchess of York kept out of public-facing roles following renewed Epstein-related scrutiny and recent disclosures.
• Some reports claim King Charles has agreed to keep Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson out of events such as Christmas at Sandringham, though these accounts remain unconfirmed by Buckingham Palace and are attributed to unnamed sources and commentators.
• Other sources contend the King resists formally banishing his brother to avoid creating an enemy, with separate reporting suggesting he favors a lower profile for the Yorks rather than a public shaming.
• Additional briefings describe Andrew trying to regain favor by staying visible next to William and maintaining his place at certain gatherings, even as talk of his removal from Royal Lodge has reportedly cooled for now.