Prince William is “frustrated,” and that word is driving the latest palace fallout story. The Prince of Wales appeared at the “BAFTAs” with Kate Middleton, as royal attention stayed fixed elsewhere.
The issue is the mess caused by the arrest of ex-Prince Andrew. Daily coverage now tracks what the Royal Family can say publicly. It also tracks what they cannot say yet. Meanwhile, police inquiries continue, and the palace maintains a formal tone.
Prince William ‘frustrated’ that Ex-Prince Andrew’s mess won’t go away, says source
According to a Daily Mail report dated February 23, 2026, insiders say the future king feels boxed in. One royal insider bluntly described the mood, saying, “William is frustrated because it’s still likely to be a problem on his plate when he eventually becomes King.” The source added another line about the Waleses. They said, “I’m sure the Prince and Princess of Wales have been itching to say something publicly to distance themselves.” The insider continued, “But they have to be cautious because of the police investigation.” Meanwhile, William’s BAFTA remark was also telling. He said he was “not in a calm state” during the outing.
However, the report also keeps the arrest timeline tied to official statements. It says searches continued at Royal Lodge while ex-Prince Andrew stayed at Wood Farm. The same piece notes that Buckingham Palace publicly backed the investigation. King Charles said authorities had “our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.” He also stressed that “the law must take its course.” In turn, the Daily Mail said Prince William and Kate Middleton support it. That limits how directly they address the fallout from the ex-Prince Andrew arrest.
Still, the bigger issue is what this means for the next reign. The Daily Mail insider described the mood in one line. They said, “I think William and Kate are acutely aware that this is a scandal that won’t be going away for a long time.” The source then called it “a mess left by Andrew and the late Queen.” It also said the heir remains frustrated. That is why the ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest sparked a Royal fallout that now shadows routine duties. At the same time, the palace signals distance while the legal process moves forward.
Originally reported by Santanu Das for RealityTea.
