WILLS: IT'S ANDREW OR ME

Heir's ultimatum to Queen to block Duke of York's return to public life

- MARTIN FRICKER

PRINCE William threatened to pull out of a royal procession at Windsor yesterday if Prince Andrew was allowed to take part.

He reportedly told the Queen: "It's him or me. Andrew was then axed from the Garter Day parade.

A senior source said: "The Duke was adamant. If York insisted on taking part publicly, he would withdraw." 

A BATTLE OF WILLS 

William's threat to quit event if Andrew appears. Duke hidden from the public at Garter Day bash

PRINCE Andrew's role in Garter Day was limited to private events after Prince William's threat to pull out if his uncle appeared in public.

The disgraced Duke, 62, had been expected to take part in the procession yesterday as he is still a royal companion of the Order of the Garter. But furious William reportedly told the Queen: "It's him or me.