Controversial Royal News

British newspapers are abuzz with a controversial report stating that Prince William informed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, that he would withdraw from the annual Knights of the Garter ceremony if his uncle, Prince Andrew, attended. This decision stems from Andrew's involvement in a sexual exploitation scandal involving a minor. The Evening Standard published a report confirming that Prince Andrew had hoped to gradually return to royal life, from which he was forced to step back following this scandal, which he managed to resolve after paying a substantial settlement to the victim estimated in the millions of dollars. The newspaper quoted an informed source stating, "Prince William insisted that Prince Andrew should not participate in public ceremonies, and said that if he insisted on attending, he would withdraw from the event." The source added that the royal family agreed on the necessity of keeping Prince Andrew away from royal life and important royal events and celebrations.