**Prince William Poised to Strip Prince Andrew of Titles Upon Ascending the Throne**
*Published October 25, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET*
Prince William is reportedly preparing to take decisive action against his disgraced uncle, Prince Andrew, once he becomes king. This action could include the formal removal of Andrew’s royal titles through an executive order, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
### “Bodged Agreement” Frustrates Prince William
According to royal author Tom Sykes, editor of *The Royalist* on Substack, the Prince of Wales is “deeply unhappy” with what he sees as a weak compromise arranged by King Charles last week. The arrangement allowed Prince Andrew to voluntarily stop using his titles but did not formally strip him of them.
“William is deeply unhappy with what he sees as a bodged agreement on Andrew – he wants him out and he is likely to do this as soon as he can,” Sykes told reporters. “Almost as soon as he becomes King, William is planning to formally banish Andrew from the Royal Family.”
William’s frustration reportedly stems not only from the lenient terms but also from Andrew’s continued proximity to the royal inner circle. At the recent funeral of the Duchess of Kent, William was seen seemingly ignoring Andrew’s attempts to engage him in conversation.
### First Actions as Monarch
Sources say one of William’s initial acts as monarch could be to invoke “letters patent” — a legal mechanism that allows the monarch to formally strip royal titles. These letters would likely be ratified by Parliament during the early weeks of his reign.
This move follows reports that William is exploring ways to force Andrew out of Royal Lodge, the 30-bedroom mansion in Windsor where he currently resides. The property is located just four miles from the home William and his family plan to occupy.
### The Case Against Prince Andrew
The disgraced Duke of York has been largely ostracized from public life due to his long association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. According to Sykes, any attempt to rehabilitate Andrew within the royal family is considered “too toxic.”
Sykes also suggested that William may use letters patent to “remodel” the monarchy more broadly, inspired by the “Danish model” of a streamlined royal family.
“As King, William would immediately strip Prince Andrew of his title,” Sykes said. “But he might also consider removing the titles from a number of others.”
### Royal Commentators Weigh In
Robert Jobson, another royal commentator, echoed similar views. “It’s no secret that William abhors his uncle and does not want him anywhere near his family, either publicly or privately,” Jobson told reporters.
Jobson added that while a reduced royal structure might be more acceptable to the public, it could also cause “awkwardness and bad feeling” among those affected.
### Current Status
Despite agreeing to cease using his royal titles, Prince Andrew still retains his dukedom and the title of Prince — a situation that William reportedly considers unfinished business.
As the royal family anticipates the forthcoming transition, all eyes will be on William’s plans to reshape the monarchy and address lingering issues surrounding Prince Andrew.
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