Prince William reportedly wants his uncle Prince Andrew to “vanish from public view” as new allegations emerge connecting the disgraced duke to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The heir to the British throne is said to be “fed up” with his uncle as the royal family continues dealing with the fallout from Andrew’s controversial associations.
Royal Family’s Growing Frustration
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that Prince William, who has been actively supporting his father King Charles III during his cancer treatment, is increasingly frustrated with the ongoing scandals surrounding his uncle.
“This represents another national and royal embarrassment,” Fordwich stated. “Prince William desperately wants his uncle Andrew to disappear from public view. Regarding his wayward brother, King Charles III is also thoroughly exasperated and has publicly distanced himself to ensure Andrew doesn’t appear alongside any senior royal family members.”
Royal commentator Ian Pelham Turner suggested that the Prince of Wales, 42, is unlikely to show leniency toward the Duke of York.
Pelham Turner suggested that any additional allegations of potential impropriety could lead King Charles and Prince William to take further action. He noted that Prince William has gained a reputation for being short-tempered, and even King Charles might see this as the breaking point with his brother.
New Allegations Surface
The latest controversy involves former masseuse Monique Giannelloni, who recently came forward stating she was scheduled by Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to provide Prince Andrew a massage in 2000. She alleges he conducted himself inappropriately during their session at Buckingham Palace.
Giannelloni disclosed to UK’s DailyMail that she has a forthcoming memoir detailing her encounter with the 65-year-old prince. When contacted, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson indicated they cannot comment on the duke’s behalf as he is no longer a working royal.
According to the DailyMail, Giannelloni was a well-regarded masseuse in the U.K. In 2000, she encountered Maxwell, daughter of media magnate Robert Maxwell, though Giannelloni claims she was unaware of the British socialite’s identity at the time.
The Incident at Buckingham Palace
Giannelloni told the outlet she was called to Maxwell’s home twice and provided her a massage with a man she identified as Epstein. Maxwell subsequently offered her another assignment, one involving someone she described as “more famous than God.” This turned out to be Andrew. The publication stated Giannelloni’s session with the prince occurred in his suite at Buckingham Palace.
“Andrew demonstrated complete disregard for my professional boundaries,” she told the outlet. “While I’ve seen unclothed bodies in my work before, his behavior seemed driven by a sense of entitlement.”
She stated that while he neither did nor suggested anything inappropriate, his behavior made her feel very uncomfortable and somewhat shocked.
Connection to Epstein and Maxwell
Giannelloni also alleged that during summer 2000, Maxwell invited her to attend a VIP gathering on a boat with Epstein.
“What happens on the boat stays on the boat,” Giannelloni claimed Maxwell told her.
Giannelloni declined the invitation, concerned she would be expected to perform intimate acts for Maxwell and Epstein’s associates. Nevertheless, Maxwell reportedly extended several more invitations.
Epstein died in a New York City jail cell in 2019, taking his life five weeks after being arrested and charged. In 2021, Maxwell was convicted of helping the financier abuse young girls. She received a 20-year prison sentence in 2022.
Prince Andrew’s Isolation
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that the royal family has been attempting to distance themselves from Andrew due to his controversial connections. The latest scandal, she suggested, will only increase pressure for decisive action.
As the royal family continues to grapple with the reputational damage linked to Prince Andrew, the disgraced duke remains unwelcome at the prestigious royal events he once cherished. On rare occasions, he is seen appearing subdued and sorrowful while riding at Windsor Castle, a stark contrast to the prominence he enjoyed in his earlier years.
“He’s finding it difficult being excluded from public life,” Chard claimed. “He’s living more isolated and necessarily private, keeping a low profile to minimize negative press coverage.”
“Prince Andrew will become increasingly irrelevant with time. He’s internally struggling to accept he’ll never return to the official royal position he once held.”
Previous Legal Issues
Virginia Roberts Giuffre previously stated she had multiple encounters with the prince at Epstein’s direction, beginning when she was 17. Giuffre claimed that after meeting Epstein as a teenager in Florida in 2000, he transported her internationally and pressured her into relations with numerous older men, including the British prince.
While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, the royal family compelled him to withdraw from his public duties and charity patronages in 2019 following a disastrous television interview where he defended his friendship with Epstein and failed to express sympathy for Epstein’s victims.
In 2022, a U.S. judge dismissed the lawsuit against Andrew after he settled with Giuffre. The prince made a substantial donation to his accuser’s charity and stated he never intended to damage her character.
Chard noted there’s one approach the royal family will maintain: keeping calm and carrying on.
