Princess Catherine moved early to distance herself from Prince Andrew as Epstein scandal continued to cast a shadow over monarchy
A royal biographer claims the Princess of Wales moved early to distance herself from Prince Andrew as the Epstein scandal continued to cast a shadow over the monarchy.
Catherine, Princess of Wales is said to have been the first senior royal to completely distance herself from the former Prince Andrew.
As the fallout from the disgraced ex-duke’s association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein deepened inside the monarchy, the future queen totally stepped away from her husband’s uncle, according to royal author Christopher Andersen.
Catherine, 44, is said to have refused to engage with Andrew, 66, during family gatherings and holidays as concern grew over the reputational damage surrounding the disgraced duke.
The claims were made by Andersen during an interview with Page Six while promoting his latest royal book, Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will be Queen.
Christopher said: “She is the first royal to cut (Andrew) off, to turn her back on him.”
The royal author also claimed Catherine prevented Andrew from attending her annual Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey.
Christopher added: “He asked, through intermediaries, if he could slip in a side door.”
According to Christopher, the response was direct.
He said: “Nope, we don’t want your face on camera.”
