Prince William’s decision to forgo his attendance at the Easter Service appears to stem from a deeper issue involving one of his elder family members.
This matter has reportedly led sources to share their accounts of behind-the-scenes dynamics.
According to The Mirror, there is “quite a lot of friction” between Prince William and this particular family member, to the extent that his absence “eased” the way for his uncle, Prince Andrew, to be present for the Easter celebrations.
The source suggests that part of Prince William’s decision to skip the event turned out to be “good” for the Duke of York because “William has no time for his uncle.”
“This Easter was about spending time with his own family, but he would far prefer a situation where he doesn’t have to spend time with him.”
It’s worth noting that while this isn’t the first year Prince William has missed the service, a significant reason this time is reportedly his “disbelief” that Prince Andrew “can make a comeback,” leading to “quite a lot of friction between them,” according to royal commentator Phil Dampier.
His comment aligns with the insider information, and according to the expert, Prince William’s decision to remain in Norfolk ultimately “helped” his uncle because “it made it a lot easier, I think, for Andrew.”
Regarding the implications for the Duke’s future, former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond commented in her interview with OK magazine. She stated, “William was quick to grasp that Andrew is toxic to the royal brand. And, in a pretty ruthless and business-like way, I think William has pushed for Andrew to be excluded and to stay excluded from the official royal circle.”
