By Molly Claire Goddard
1:35pm PST, Feb 26, 2026
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According to royal expert
Hilary Fordwich,
Prince William and
Kate Middleton are showing they will not tolerate any corruption within The Firm when they take over. "
Prince William, with the major influence of Princess Kate, is modernizing the monarchy by clarifying their position, which is with the victims," she told
Fox News Digital. "This demonstrates William's moral authority. We can expect he will not do anything to defend his despicable uncle [Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor]."
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As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest may have damaged the monarchy's reputation in the public eye,
Prince William is determined to change it. "William is determined to lead from a moral perspective, not bound by loyalty to anything or anyone of a lower standard," Hilary Fordwich said. "The early framework of his future reign is becoming clear."
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After the U.S. Department of Justice released additional files connecting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to
Jeffrey Epstein,
Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a statement on the matter. "I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims," a representative for the couple said.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly giving information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the U.K.'s trade envoy. "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,"
King Charles III said in a statement via
People. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all."
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With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's reported behavior threatening the monarchy, a source revealed
Prince William has never been a fan of the former Duke of York. "Everyone knows William's feelings about his uncle. He's never had a close relationship with him," the insider told
HELLO!.
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While King Charles III took his time stripping Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles,
Prince William reportedly
begged his father and
Queen Elizabeth II to punish him years ago. "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," a source told
Russell Myers writes in his new biography,
William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story via
RadarOnline.com.
