Former prince Andrew reportedly made a ‘desperate’ plea to Prince William, only to be ignored at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral, as per a lip reader’s interpretation. The Prince of Wales appeared to give Andrew the cold shoulder when the disgraced former royal attempted to catch his attention after a service at Westminster Cathedral last September. This incident highlighted the ongoing efforts of William and King Charles to distance Andrew from The Firm, leading to Andrew’s removal of titles and eviction from Royal Lodge shortly thereafter.
A forensic lip reader, Nicola Hickling, revealed that Andrew seemed to express remorse and seek forgiveness from William and Kate during the encounter. Following the ceremony, Andrew was seen sharing a light moment with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, which included a bout of laughter that seemed to discomfort William.
Reports suggest that Andrew had plans to travel to the Middle East, specifically Bahrain or Abu Dhabi, in an attempt to start afresh. However, escalating conflicts in the region have likely thwarted these travel aspirations due to safety concerns. A British diplomatic source emphasized the unlikelihood of Andrew and Ferguson visiting the region amid the ongoing war and its uncertain duration.
