Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson recently made a surprise appearance at the Duchess of Kent's funeral, a move that drew significant attention. The Duke accompanied other senior royals to pay respects to Katharine, who passed away at the age of 92 earlier this month. However, Andrew's conduct during the solemn occasion at Westminster Abbey sparked controversy, as he was reportedly seen chuckling and grinning while other members of the monarchy maintained a solemn demeanor, a detail highlighted by the Mirror.

This behavior is said to have particularly incensed William, Prince of Wales, who has reportedly been striving to avoid being photographed with his uncle. Royal biographer Andrew Lownie stated that William was "furious" at what he considered an ambush, believing his father, King Charles, has not addressed Andrew's situation with sufficient firmness. William is of the view that both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have significantly undermined the diligent efforts of other Royal Family members.

The relationship between William and Andrew has been strained for years, with tensions escalating due to alleged "offensive" remarks Andrew made about Princess Kate, as detailed in an explosive biography. The book, titled "The Rise and Fall of the Yorks," levies several allegations against the Duke and Duchess of York, encompassing their "hedonistic life, controversial friendships and secretive money-making endeavors," alongside claims of internal family strife within the Royal Family.

According to a source quoted in Lownie's biography, the friction between William and Andrew began years ago when the disgraced Duke's actions started to tarnish the public perception of the monarchy. The source further alleged that Andrew had been "rude" about Kate, although specific comments were not disclosed.

The biography also reveals William's persistent efforts over several years to have Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah, evicted from Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion they currently inhabit on the grounds of Windsor Castle. An unnamed source indicated that William believes Andrew is failing to maintain the property, which has reportedly fallen into disrepair over the past year.

This sentiment was powerfully conveyed by the source in the book, stating: "He [William] also loathes Sarah, Andrew's ex-wife, and can't wait for the day when his father throws them both out. If Charles doesn't, I guarantee you the first thing William does when he eventually becomes king is to get them evicted."

Furthermore, reports suggest that the Prince of Wales played a crucial role in Prince Andrew's exile from royal life. This followed Andrew's disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, which brought to light his connections with the late billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, leading to severe reputational damage for the monarchy.