Prince William pushed for the removal of Prince Andrew from a key part of Windsor life, and now, his uncle’s coat of arms has been taken down. According to royal insiders, St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle no longer hosts Andrew’s personal banner — a clear and public step that signals how the royal family wants to move on from the former duke’s controversial past.
Prince William removes Prince Andrew’s banner from Windsor Castle, per source
Rob Shuter exclusively reported on #ShuterScoop that Prince Andrew’s personal banner with the coat of arms has been taken down from Windsor, and Prince William facilitated it. The decision follows a sweep of changes to Andrew’s standing, with royal sources saying his last remaining honors were taken earlier this month.
One source called the banner removal “the final nail in the coffin.” “This wasn’t just paperwork — it was symbolic,” reported Shuter. He continued, “Prince William wanted to send a message: the monarchy is moving forward, and Andrew isn’t part of it.”
St. George’s Chapel is at the center of royal tradition. Banners there carry weight and history, so taking one down is rare and sends a firm signal. People familiar with royal custom say removing a personal banner signals deep disgrace, which is why this moment stands out. Hence, it shows how far Andrew now sits from the heart of the royal family.
Shuter explained, “Windsor was his sanctuary,” adding, “Now, even the walls won’t have him. It’s as close to royal exile as you can get without a passport stamp.” Currently, this step makes that distance official in the most visible setting tied to Andrew’s past life.
According to the report, the step of removing Andrew’s coat of arms banner is a clean break. Moreover, it is a bid to protect the family’s image for William as he moves toward his future role. All in all, William is drawing a line, and his uncle is on the other side of it.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea.
