Prince William is reportedly taking on a more prominent role within the royal family. It is suggested that the Prince of Wales is becoming more involved in making decisions, especially concerning his disgraced uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was recently ousted from the Royal Lodge.
Despite Andrew’s denial of any misconduct, his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were recently barred from attending Royal Ascot. Sources indicate that Prince William, 43, played a part in this decision, which caught the sisters off guard.
Royal expert Andrew Lownie mentioned in a recent podcast that he believes Prince William is exerting more influence within the family, signaling a shift in dynamics. The expert also noted a possible distancing from other royal family members.
Beatrice is said to have taken the exclusion from Royal Ascot particularly hard. The siblings have maintained a low profile since their father’s arrest earlier this year.
Both Beatrice and Eugenie hold princess and HRH titles and have privileges like renting homes in royal palaces. However, there are suggestions from royal experts that they may consider relinquishing these titles given recent events involving their family.
In the past, reports indicated that Prince William was taking charge to shield King Charles from backlash over his handling of Andrew’s situation. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing despite the controversies surrounding him.