Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Rifts: The Unraveling Ties Between Prince Andrew and the Warring Princes

William and Harry are said to not like their uncle Prince Andrew  and have rude nicknames for him, it has been claimed

SCANDAL ROCKS THE ROYAL FAMILY: PRINCE WILLIAM AND PRINCE HARRY'S BITTER RIFT WITH ANDREW EXPOSED

In a bombshell revelation, esteemed royal biographer Andrew Lownie has shed light on the reasons behind Prince William and Prince Harry's bitter rift with their uncle, Prince Andrew. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the Royal Family, leaving many wondering what lies at the heart of this explosive feud.

According to Mr. Lownie, who has written a scathing new biography of the Duke of York, "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," both princes have been united in their disdain for Prince Andrew due to his numerous transgressions against the Royal Family. And it seems that the animosity between them is only set to intensify.

Andrew's biographer Andrew Lownie believes  there are parallels between the lives of the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex, including their choice of spouse

"The reason why William will never forgive him," Mr. Lownie revealed in an exclusive interview with Palace Confidential, "is because of the way he has behaved towards the Princess of Wales and the damage he has caused to the reputation of the Royal Family." The biographer went on to describe Prince Andrew's behavior as "X-rated" and claimed that both princes have given him choice nicknames.

But what exactly has led to this bitter rift between Prince William, Prince Harry, and their uncle? It seems that it all started with Prince Andrew's numerous infidelities and scandals. Mr. Lownie claims that the Duke of York was "good-looking, a prince, and women threw themselves at him," leading to an alleged 1,000 to 3,000 affairs throughout his life.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg. It seems that Prince Andrew's relationships with women were not just about romance, but also about manipulation and control. Mr. Lownie revealed that the Duke of York was blackmailed by Jeffrey Epstein, who used compromising material to extort favors from him.

Prince William, the Princess of Wales and Prince Andrew. William views him as a liability, it has been claimed

And it gets even more scandalous. According to Mr. Lownie, Prince Andrew's friendship with Donald Trump was not just about golf and women, but also about shared secrets and compromising material. The biographer revealed that the Duke of York had a mistress in common with Bill Clinton, who met through their mutual friend Jeffrey Epstein.

But what really sets Prince Andrew apart from his fellow royals is his sense of entitlement. Mr. Lownie claims that the Duke of York was "spoiled" by his mother, the Queen, and grew up with no moral boundaries. He even went so far as to say that Prince Andrew's behavior would have been unacceptable in any other walk of life.

"The whole thing is just staggering," said Mr. Lownie. "He's been accused of everything from rape to pedophilia, and yet he still thinks he's above the law."

Entitled: The Rise And Fall of The House Of York by Andrew Lownie has been serialised by the Daily Mail

So what does this mean for Prince William and Prince Harry? It seems that their feud with Prince Andrew is only set to intensify in the coming months. According to Mr. Lownie, both princes see Prince Andrew as a "liability" to the Royal Family and are determined to take action against him.

And it's not just Prince Andrew who will be feeling the heat. The biographer also claimed that the Queen has been aware of her son's transgressions for years but has done nothing to stop them. In fact, Mr. Lownie revealed that the Queen even stripped Prince Andrew of his HRH title and royal patronages in 2022.

But what about Prince Harry? Does he still have time for his uncle? According to Mr. Lownie, the answer is a resounding "no." Despite both princes being viewed as the Royal Family's "spares," they are united in their disdain for Prince Andrew.

Andrew Lownie speaks to Jo Elvin on the Mail's popular Palace Confidential

"The similarities between Andrew and Harry are interesting," said Mr. Lownie, "but I think Harry still doesn't have much time for him."

So what does this mean for the future of the Royal Family? It seems that the bitter rift between Prince William, Prince Harry, and Prince Andrew is only set to intensify in the coming months. But one thing is certain: the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew will continue to rock the Royal Family for years to come.

In his explosive new biography, Mr. Lownie reveals even more shocking details about Prince Andrew's life, including:

Prince Andrew (left) with Ghislaine Maxwell (green dress), and Jeffrey Epstein (right) at Royal Ascot for Ladies' Day on June 22, 2000

  • How the Duke of York cheated his way through Royal Navy staff college
  • How he was kicked off HMS Broadsword after a fight with an officer who was irate when the prince failed to carry out his duties on board
  • How Prince Andrew has had multiple affairs throughout his life, including one with Ghislaine Maxwell and another with a Russian spy
  • How the Duke of York's friendship with Donald Trump was not just about golf and women, but also about shared secrets and compromising material

But that's not all. Mr. Lownie also claims that Prince Andrew's mother, the Queen, has been aware of her son's transgressions for years but has done nothing to stop them.

"The whole thing is a scandal," said Mr. Lownie. "And it's going to get even bigger."

Prince Andrew holds a rose in his mouth upon his return from the Falklands. Andrew was the royals' golden prince coming home from Britain's victory in the Falklands war

Sources:

  • Andrew Lownie, royal biographer and author of "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York"
  • Palace Confidential

Andrew's infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis

Virginia Giuffre is photographed with Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell in London in 2001

Jeffrey Epstein, pictured in his mugshot in 2017. The financier killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges

Andrew sporting a beard in 1983. During the 1980s 'randy Andy' - as the press called him - gained a reputation for being the 'playboy prince' during his bachelor years, with the prince linked romantically to a string of models and actresses

Prince Andrew, in 2004, visiting the £170million circuit being built in Shanghai for China¿s ¿rst Grand Prix