Prince William is reportedly planning a “candid conversation” with his cousin Princess Eugenie following Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s relinquishment of their royal titles.
Andrew recently announced he would no longer use his royal titles, a move presented as voluntary in a statement from Buckingham Palace.
But several royal watchers believe the decision was orchestrated behind the scenes by the Prince of Wales, who has long sought to protect the monarchy’s image from further controversy.
“William was the driving force behind Andrew’s step back,” said a royal insider. “He wants a clean, scandal-free royal family.”
Reports suggest that William’s next concern could be Eugenie, who maintains close ties to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Eugenie was the first member of the royal family to visit the Sussexes in Los Angeles following their move to the US.
Analysts believe William hopes to ensure family unity while maintaining a firm line between the working royals and those who lead independent lives abroad.
As one commentator noted: “This isn’t just about Andrew, it’s about redefining what it means to be royal in William’s future monarchy.”
