Myers also claimed William went further by suggesting that his uncle should not attend royal events at all. However, the idea was reportedly rejected by then–Prince of Wales Charles.
According to the author, William respected his father’s decision but remained firm in his own views. He was “privately adamant that when he became king, the Duke of York would have absolutely no place within the royal fold, publicly or otherwise”.
Mountbatten-Windsor was eventually stripped of his royal titles following growing scrutiny over his association with Epstein.
On February 19, 2026, Thames Valley Police took him into custody as part of an investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office. He was released after 11 hours.
