Princes Harry and William have never maintained a close relationship with their uncle, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

William’s Strong Opposition After Scandal

Prince William took a firm stance following Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview and his settlement with Virginia Giuffre. William communicated directly to the late Queen and King Charles that Andrew should face exclusion from the royal family, both in public and private settings.

William viewed continued ties with Andrew as a catastrophic risk to the monarchy, describing him as an ongoing stain that required immediate removal to prevent deeper harm.

Harry’s Restrained Remarks

Prince Harry referenced his uncle only briefly in his memoir Spare, released after relocating to the US in 2020. He has avoided public statements on Andrew’s arrest or fresh Epstein allegations.