Prince William is said to view his uncle, Prince Andrew, as a “direct threat” to the monarchy and is reportedly frustrated with how King Charles is handling the situation.

Andrew, 65, has been embroiled in scandal for years, and tensions within the family appear to be worsening. At the Duchess of Kent’s funeral last week, one royal expert suggested William “pulled rank” on his uncle after what was described as Andrew’s “crass” behavior.

Disagreement Over Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

According to a source speaking to ShuterScoop, King Charles believes keeping Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson close to the family somehow protects the monarchy. Others, however, including William, see the move as “reckless, naïve, and frankly stupid.”

The criticism came as Ferguson, 65, faced fresh scrutiny after reports surfaced that she had sent Jeffrey Epstein an email in 2011, just weeks after vowing publicly to cut ties with the convicted sex offender. Her spokesperson later claimed the message was sent under duress, explaining Epstein had threatened legal action against her for associating him with paedophilia.

“William is focused on the crown’s future,” the source said. “He knows the public has no appetite for Andrew or Fergie being anywhere near the royal stage. He sees this as a direct threat. It’s a generational divide. William wants a clean break. Charles can’t let go. And unless he does, the monarchy risks going down with Andrew and Fergie.”