William and Kate Using Andrew’s Fallout to Build a ‘Totally Different’ Monarchy, Claims Expert
Royal author Russell Myers has suggested that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal troubles have accelerated William’s plans for a more streamlined monarchy.
The February 19 arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has done more than just shake the Crown. Insiders close to the Palace suggest that Prince William isn’t just holding the line while he waits for the throne; instead, he’s already laying the groundwork to tear down the old guard and rebuild the Firm from the ground up. In a recent interview, royal author Russell Myers has suggested that the ex-Duke’s legal woes have accelerated William’s plans for a more modern monarchy.
As per Myers, Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal troubles have left the royal roster looking “thin on the ground.” But this vacancy has become the ultimate shortcut for William, who is now rapidly working on his streamlined project to ensure the monarchy survives the fallout caused by his disgraced uncle. While King Charles has long championed a ‘slimmed-down’ monarchy, his original blueprint likely didn’t account for the current lack of manpower. Suggesting that the monarch’s vision a decade ago would have looked vastly different, Myers told Us Weekly, “There’s been a lot of talk about a slimmed down monarchy…if you looked at what Charles’ view of that was maybe 10 years ago, it would have been Harry at the center.”
In those early plans, the Sussexes would have enjoyed the backing of the former Duke of York, Myers argued, but the ‘absolutely disgraceful’ nature of the Epstein files has left that support system in ruins. “It does look a little bit thin on the ground…But I think what the king wanted to do was try to make the royal family much more accountable,” the royal author observed.
The former Prince’s ‘irrevocably damaged’ public image has become the catalyst for the Prince of Wales’ biggest power move yet. Forget the past stoicism, those in William and Princess Catherine’s inner circle suggest they are letting go of the ‘never complain, never explain’ mantra in favor of a more open-book approach that aims to rebuild credibility in the institution. “Speaking to people very, very close to William and Kate [Middleton], they have a totally different vision for the monarchy,” Myers explained, also noting, “It needs to be accountable, it needs to speak to the younger generation, not only at home, but abroad.”
Perhaps the most important change in Prince William’s vision is the order of operations. Unlike the sovereigns of the past who prioritized the monarchy above everything else, the Prince and Princess of Wales are building their platform on a foundation of family stability. Their priority is establishing a more grounded atmosphere for their children. Then, leveraging that stability to build a more relatable public profile. The couple’s ultimate goal, Myers argued, is to create a system that “works for the people.”
As the dust settles on one of the most damning scandals in modern royal history, the Prince of Wales appears more than ready to step into the void with a vision of a future that is cleaner and more connected than ever before.
