Royal Power Shift: Prince William ‘Takes Control’ in Ruthless Move Against Disgraced Uncle Prince Andrew

The balance of power inside Buckingham Palace is shifting — and insiders say it’s Prince William, not King Charles, who is now “calling the shots” on the future of Prince Andrew.

A bombshell claim from a leading royal author suggests that the Prince of Wales has grown “ruthless” when it comes to dealing with his disgraced uncle, determined to end the years of scandal that have haunted the monarchy.

“William knows the ‘Andrew problem’ will stand in his way as he prepares to take the throne,” a palace insider reportedly revealed. “He’s done being patient. He wants it resolved — permanently.”

The tension reached boiling point last Friday when Prince Andrew released a statement confirming he would relinquish his Duke of York title and all remaining honours. The move, he said, was to “protect His Majesty’s work and the integrity of the Royal Family.”

But royal watchers saw it differently. For many, this was William’s quiet but decisive power play — the moment he officially began reshaping the monarchy in his own image.

“Make no mistake,” said royal biographer Catherine Mayer. “This has William’s fingerprints all over it. The King is weary of conflict, but William understands that the monarchy’s survival depends on drawing a firm line. And that line begins — and ends — with Andrew.”

The former Duke of York has been under intense scrutiny for years due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, widely considered a PR disaster, marked the end of his public role.

Now, with King Charles reportedly battling exhaustion over “the Andrew problem,” sources claim the future King has taken control.

“The Prince of Wales is not sentimental,” one royal aide was quoted as saying. “He’s thinking about legacy, not loyalty. And he won’t let his uncle’s past taint the Crown’s future.”

The King has already ruled that Andrew will no longer attend the traditional Christmas Day service with the Royal Family — a decision insiders describe as “final banishment.”

For Prince William, it’s not just about protecting the monarchy — it’s about clearing the path to his own reign.

As one royal source bluntly put it:

“William isn’t just preparing to be King. He’s already acting like one.”