A lip reader has analyzed footage from Christmas Day 2000 at Sandringham, revealing early signs of tension between Prince Andrew and his then-18-year-old nephew, Prince William. During a casual chat that included Prince Philip, Andrew reportedly called William a ‘liar’ full of ‘bull’ before joking about the young prince meeting ‘beautiful women.’
Unearthed Conversation from Sandringham
The trio appeared jovial, laughing as they spoke. Lip reader Nicola Hickling interpreted Andrew saying to William: ‘You’re a liar… and your friends as well.’ He then interrupted William, adding: ‘I’ll tell you what, you talk some bull.’
The exchange continued with Andrew stating: ‘You’ll meet beautiful women for fifty days… you will meet beautiful women.’ William nodded in response. Hickling noted Andrew later said: ‘Stop, he’s alright, come with me.’
William reportedly used air quotes before asking: ‘Was that the boss at school?’ Andrew replied: ‘Why… why did you play in London?’ Prince Philip interjected: ‘Looks awful.’ Andrew added: ‘I don’t know why you did it, disgusting,’ prompting laughter from William. The conversation ended with Andrew saying: ‘You have been unfortunate… but you’ll learn from it.’
Contrasting Current Strained Relations
Today’s relationship between William and Andrew shows marked friction, especially after the Epstein scandal. William reportedly urged King Charles to act decisively against his uncle. Tensions surfaced publicly at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral in September, where William distanced himself from Andrew on the steps of Westminster Cathedral.
Royal insiders indicate long-standing animosity. Sources close to William cite Andrew’s rudeness toward Kate Middleton and his use of Royal Lodge as abuses of privilege. One source stated: ‘There have been tensions between [William and Andrew] for years… William has long worked behind the scenes to evict his uncle from Royal Lodge. He also loathes Sarah Ferguson.’
The source added: ‘William can’t wait for the day when Charles throws them both out. If Charles doesn’t, I guarantee you the first thing William does when he eventually becomes king is to get them evicted. William refers to Andy as a “tosser”.’
Andrew’s Arrest Marks Historic Low
Prince Andrew, now 66, faced arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office—the first for a senior royal since King Charles I nearly 400 years ago. Officers raided his Wood Farm residence at 8 a.m., detaining him until release under investigation just after 10 a.m. on February 19.
Images showed Andrew, wide-eyed and in casual shirt and cardigan, evading photographers. Thames Valley Police confirmed searches at the Norfolk property concluded. The allegations involve passing sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy.
King Charles issued a statement hours later: ‘I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.’
