The hidden message in Prince Andrew's statement - and what it says about Prince William's involvement, according to royal expert

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : But sources stressed that it was already made clear, via Parliament in 2022, that non-working members of the Royal Family will not be called to serve in this capacity so the position is again inactive and not worth taking up parliamentary time to change.
57% : The prince's other titles and honours now join it.' Notably Andrew formally remains a Counsellor of State: to act on behalf of the King, in 'limited and defined circumstances' should he become incapacitated or is abroad.
52% : He said his decision was prompted by his desire to 'always... put my duty to my family and country first' - echoing his infamous comment that he chose to break off relations with Epstein by flying to New York to tell him the news personally, because he was an 'honourable' man.

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