00:00How Prince William is set to use ancient mechanisms to finally strip disgraced Prince Andrew of all his titles when he becomes king.
00:09The public deserves to know their monarchy is free from scandal, Prince William has told his inner circle,
00:14indicating he intends to punish his uncle, the Duke of York, when he takes the throne.
00:19The heir has long been reported to have a strained relationship with Prince Andrew, whose controversies have made him unpopular.
00:25While King Charles, 76, maintains privacy on family disputes, senior aides suggest William will break tradition by using constitutional tools to strip Andrew's honors and titles.
00:36William is far more hard-nosed than Charles about protecting the monarchy's reputation.
00:41Said a former courtier,
00:42Andrew's dukedom could be up for discussion when William takes the throne.
00:46We can also reveal that such moves, while rare, are possible.
00:49Parliament can remove peerages by legislation, and the monarch can revoke his Her Royal Highness style using letters patent.
00:57The Prince title can be rescinded with a royal warrant, needing political support to avoid personal vendetta claims.
01:03Andrew's troubles began with Jeffrey Epstein.
01:06Despite denying wrongdoing, his 2019 BBC interview hurt his reputation.
01:11Loney's biography highlights jealousy towards William's wife, Catherine.
01:14While William has never commented publicly on his uncle's controversies, palace sources say his protective stance towards his wife and their children has made him secretly hate Andrew.
01:25Living at Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson has exacerbated tensions.
01:30If Charles doesn't act, William might evict them as king.
01:33Despite restrictions, Andrew attends family events.
01:36Experts suggest he might be stripped of titles under William.
01:38If Charles doesn't act, William might evict them as king.
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