When King Charles decided to strip his disgraced brother of his royal titles, he had a key ally — Kate Middleton.
On Oct. 30, Buckingham Palace announced that “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.” The 65-year-old is now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
“Kate Middleton is obviously a power behind the throne, supporting King Charles and Prince William in saving and securing the future of the royal family and her own determined destiny to become queen,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital.
Prince Andrew and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s requiem mass service at Westminster Cathedral on Sept. 16, 2025, in London. King Charles stripped the former Duke of York’s titles on Oct. 30, 2025. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
“A smiling face to the camera, a steely resolve in private, she desires to protect the destinies of her husband Prince William and their eldest son Prince George, while doing her part in saving the royal brand,” he shared.
“She is determined to create the right image constantly. I believe there was not much love lost between her and Andrew, who allegedly spoke shamelessly about her to William, creating an angry confrontation between uncle and nephew to a point where Andrew’s fate was sealed.”
Kate Middleton and her father-in-law, King Charles, have grown closer over the years. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Those claims came shortly after a source who knows the king told People magazine that the monarch had been supported by William, his heir, and the Princess of Wales. A source told the outlet that they “sensed a female touch” in the palace’s statement, suspecting that Kate, along with Queen Camilla, was part of the decision to strip Andrew of his titles.
The statement concludes, “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.” It’s a direct reference to the allegations of sexual misconduct against Andrew, which he continues to deny, as well as his known connection to Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender.
Andrew will no longer be styled “Prince Andrew” or “His Royal Highness.” Instead, he is now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. (Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“There would have been a push from Camilla and Catherine, and there was pressure from William, who would not want to inherit the headache,” a source told the outlet.
“It was a family decision. It was quite strong, and I was quite proud when I heard it.”
Royal experts described Prince William and Kate Middleton as a united force making key decisions behind palace doors. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Pelham Turner suspected that Kate, 43, had a hand in the wording that was used in the statement.
“Kate has blossomed, media-wise, especially after announcing her cancer,” he said. “She is a dutiful wife, mother and queen apparent in waiting. Her skills in promoting that public persona are legendary. So, like a fearsome tigress protecting her brood, the issues befalling Andrew and how that could cause a real upset in the royal evolution would find her most determined to ensure his demolition.”
Kate Middleton is seen here being embraced by her youngest son, Prince Louis, during the Platinum Pageant in London on June 5, 2022. (Chris Jackson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
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