William wanted Andrew banished immediately ...before the rot set in

WHY THE PRINCE OF WALES ARGUED FOR ACTION AFTER DISASTROUS INTERVIEW

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Andrew, Sarah, Beatrice and husband Edoardo at Sandringham, 2023

THE interview was a disaster, not only for Andrew, whose reputation was in tatters, but for the monarchy at large. Suddenly the palace was engaged in a full-scale fire fight, with deepening questions over its relevance in a modern world, even its survival.

In the aftermath, William spoke to his father to implore him and the Queen to take immediate action, fearing not only the public backlash but for his own future.

A source said: “Once you understand the fact that everything that happens in the here and now, affects everything in the future, William’s future, it is very easy to put yourself in his shoes. He never much liked his uncle and wanted him out of the picture immediately before the rot further set in.

“William’s view was that he [Andrew] got himself into the whole mess, so he should be left to his own devices to sort it out away from the family.”

WILLIAM ROWED WITH CHARLES OVER BANISHING ANDREW AT SANDRINGHAM CHRISTMAS, LEADING CHARLES TO "PUT HIM IN HIS PLACE"

In a clear sign of his wish for further harmony in his family, Charles invited his former sister-in-law, Sarah, Duchess of York, to join the royal family and walk alongside her ex-husband Prince Andrew to church at Sandringham.

It would be the first time she had participated in this tradition in 32 years. The King’s decision to bring his brother back into the family fold was an issue William fundamentally disagreed with, to such a degree that he challenged Charles directly.