Kate Middleton Is Not Thrilled About Prince Andrew Being Her Next Door Neighbor.
Prince Andrew ultimately agreed to supply up his Duke of York title, however he is nonetheless holed up in his Windsor mansion—where he is about to be new neighbors with Prince William and Kate Middleton. And they are no longer pleased.
Royal professional Phil Dampier tells The Sun that Prince William wishes "a actual line to be drawn beneath it earlier than he will become king" and notes that "I don’t suppose he wishes to be residing within a couple of miles of anybody who’s continuously getting… I mean, today, I suppose there are demonstrators down there. There are really protesters outdoor the residence with megaphones, shouting that Andrew must depart his home."
As for what Kate Middleton things, Dampier says that "she will guide what William wishes to do" however that neither of them choose "ongoing scandals coming from different participants of the family."
"I suppose the public is simply seeing day in, day out testimonies about Andrew holed up in his Windsor home, and William and Kate are dwelling in Windsor," he explains. "The youngsters are going to be going to school, it’s simply by way of association, there is a opportunity that they would bump into them at more than a few times, however it’s simply clearing the decks, attempting to get matters sorted out, and making an attempt to get this subsequently resolved earlier than he turns into king. If he used to be nonetheless in Royal Lodge when William and Kate grew to become king and queen, then he would have the problem, and he’d be viewed as the one having to deal with it. So, it’s great for all involved if this receives cleared up, finally, in some way, shape, or form, whilst Charles is king."
If Andrew does agree to depart his domestic (he has an iron-clad lease, so less difficult stated than done) Dampier theorizes that he should "possibly go abroad" and notes that he has a mansion in Abu Dhabi "that was once given to him many years ago." But that would contain him analyzing the room, and as Dampier places it, "he’s in no way examine a room at all."
Royal Family Drama: Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Unease Over Prince Andrew’s Proximity.
Yes, recent reports and royal commentary confirm that Kate Middleton (the Princess of Wales) and her husband, Prince William, are far from pleased about Prince Andrew potentially becoming their close neighbor in Windsor. This tension stems from a combination of Andrew’s ongoing scandals—particularly his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual misconduct—and the couple’s desire to shield their young family from any associated fallout. Here’s a breakdown of the situation based on the latest developments as of October 22, 2025.
The Neighborhood Setup.
- The Properties Involved: Prince William, Kate, and their three children (Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis) are set to move into Adelaide Cottage (often referred to in reports as part of the broader Windsor estate, near Forest Lodge) in the Windsor Great Park area. This “forever home” is just a few miles from Royal Lodge, the sprawling 30-room mansion where Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have resided rent-free (for a symbolic “peppercorn” payment) since 2002.
- Why It’s Awkward: The estates are close enough for potential “bump-ins” during family outings or events, but the real issue is the optics and security risks. Protesters have been gathering outside Royal Lodge, chanting for Andrew to leave, which could spill over into the Wales family’s private life.
Kate and William’s Reported Stance.
- Royal biographer Tina Brown (in her October 2025 Fresh Hell Substack newsletter) bluntly states that William and Kate “can’t abide” Andrew and Sarah, viewing them as a “circus” of scandal. She describes the couple’s wish to fully “banish” Andrew—perhaps relocating him to a remote cottage on the Balmoral estate or even abroad—to prevent his “scowly, jowly visage” from lingering in the public eye near their new home. Brown even speculates on thornier issues, like whether Andrew would be barred from King Charles’s future funeral or William’s eventual coronation.
- Expert Phil Dampier (quoted in The Sun) echoes this, saying William wants “a real line to be drawn” under Andrew’s controversies before ascending the throne. He notes Kate would “support what William wants,” but neither relishes “ongoing scandals” from family members. Dampier highlights the protesters as a daily reminder of the embarrassment.
- Earlier tensions trace back to 2025 reports of Andrew allegedly calling Kate “rude” and “unkind” out of jealousy over her rising prominence as a senior royal post-Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Biographer Andrew Lownie (in Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York) links this to William’s long-simmering grudge, fueling efforts to evict Andrew from Royal Lodge.
Broader Context and Andrew’s Status.
- Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2019 amid the Epstein scandal but has clung to Royal Lodge despite King Charles’s reported pressure to downsize (e.g., to the smaller Frogmore Cottage). In a recent development, Andrew has renounced his Duke of York title, but this hasn’t resolved the housing standoff.
- William, as future king, is said to be “working behind the scenes” to enforce boundaries, prioritizing his family’s stability over family loyalty. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich has predicted Andrew’s “future within the royal family is beyond bleak,” with no path to rehabilitation under William’s reign.
This isn’t just tabloid fodder—it’s a symptom of the Windsors’ ongoing efforts to modernize and distance themselves from past embarrassments. While Kate hasn’t commented publicly (true to her poised style), the consensus from insiders is clear: proximity to Andrew feels like an unwelcome shadow over their fresh start in Windsor.
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