Prince William is reportedly planning a “frank conversation” with his cousin Princess Eugenie after Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson gave up their royal titles.
Andrew recently announced that he would no longer use his royal titles, a move presented as voluntary in a statement from Buckingham Palace.
However, several royal watchers believe the decision was orchestrated behind the scenes by the Prince of Wales, who has long sought to protect the monarchy’s image from further controversy.
“William was the driving force behind Andrew stepping back,” a royal source said. “He wants a clean, scandal-free royal family.”
Reports suggest William’s next concern may be Eugenia, who has close ties to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Eugenia was the first member of the royal family to visit the Sussexes in Los Angeles after their move to the United States.
Analysts believe William hopes to ensure family unity while maintaining a firm boundary between working royals and those leading independent lives abroad.
As one commentator noted: “It’s not just about Andrew, it’s about redefining what it means to be royal in William’s future monarchy.”
