KING Charles’ snub to Prince Andrew on his first birthday as monarch was “no coincidence at all”, an expert said.
His Majesty kickstarted a “seriously necessary change” to put another nail in the coffin against the Duke of York returning to public life, Richard Fitzwilliams added.
Yesterday King Charles said he would be “most content” to widen a pool of Counsellors of State, who can carry out constitutional roles in his absence.
His siblings the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal can now take up the role. Previously, just Princes Harry and Andrew had the status.
Mr Fitzwilliams told the Mirror: “This is a very good example of King Charles making an extremely sensible necessary decision, very early in his reign and the fact it’s announced on his birthday is no accident.