Prince William Reportedly Always Thought of Ex-Prince Andrew as an ‘Ignoramus’

It’s no surprise that Prince William isn’t too fond of his uncle Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

It’s been widely reported that the Prince of Wales, 43, has had a strained relationship with the former Prince Andrew, 66, for years, but royal author Russell Myers claimed that William’s distaste for his uncle extended far beyond the headline-making scandals.

In a Fox News Digital interview published Thursday, February 26, the William and Catherine The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story author said, “It was very clear to me, made by several people I’d spoken to for the book, how William thought his uncle was always a bit of an ignoramus.”

“He had a real issue with the way that Andrew treated his staff. He didn’t like his attitude of entitlement and privilege,” Myers claimed, adding that the former Duke of York’s behavior is “very alien” to William and his wife, Princess Kate.

Myers said that the parents of three strive to maintain “enjoyable working environments for the people who are employed by them,” adding: “They’re very respectful of the people that they work with.”

After Andrew gave an interview to the BBC in 2019 in which he tried to explain his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, things between Andrew and William allegedly worsened.

According to Myers, “William had the foresight to say, ‘This man must not have any place within the institution, any place within the family. He must be banished because he got himself into this mess, and he must be banished before the rot sets in.’”

Though Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence regarding his ties to the late financier, he was accused of sharing confidential information with the financier related to his role as a trade envoy.

The Thames Valley Police launched an inquiry into Andrew after it was reported that emails suggest the father of two sent Epstein reports from a tour of Southeast Asia he took in 2010, and Andrew was arrested on February 19.

The father of two, who was released from custody that same day, could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he were to be charged and convicted of misconduct in public office.

King Charles III, who stripped his brother of his royal titles and honors late last year, said via a statement issued from Buckingham Palace that authorities have “our full and wholehearted support and co-operation” following Andrew’s arrest.