A new royal biography details how Queen Elizabeth II reportedly viewed the controversy surrounding her son, ex-Prince Andrew. According to claims made by the author, the late monarch remained steadfast in her personal belief despite the intense public scrutiny surrounding him. The topic has long drawn global attention, particularly as the situation impacted Andrew’s royal standing. Now, fresh insights are offering a glimpse into how the Queen may have privately processed the turmoil during her final years.
Author claims Queen Elizabeth never believed Ex-Prince Andrew behaved improperly
Royal author Hugo Vickers has claimed in his upcoming book that Queen Elizabeth II did not believe allegations made against her son, ex-Prince Andrew. The claim suggests the late monarch maintained her trust in Andrew even as controversy surrounding him intensified.
In excerpts from the book, obtained by Mirror UK, Vickers writes that despite widely publicized developments, including Andrew’s heavily criticized television interview, the Queen “did not believe he had behaved improperly.” The author indicates it may have been a relief that she did not witness how events later unfolded.
Prince Andrew, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. However, the situation led to a significant shift in his public role. He stepped back from royal duties, and his titles and honors were later removed by King Charles III.
According to Vickers, the situation caused “considerable distress” to the Queen during the final years of her life. He claims she was “deeply concerned” about her son’s future and explored ways to support him privately. One reported idea included creating a charitable foundation that Andrew could oversee. However, it is unclear how far those plans progressed.
The broader controversy surrounding Andrew has been described as reshaping his place within the royal family. Once a prominent working royal, he has since taken on a far more private role, largely away from official engagements. Despite this, he remains in the line of succession.
The Queen passed away in September 2022, just months after a legal case involving Andrew was settled. While public opinion remained divided, Vickers’ account suggests that, at least in private, the monarch may have held a different view from the broader narrative.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
