A lip reader has revealed what was allegedly said between Prince Andrew and Prince William during a rare and closely watched moment at the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent. The private exchange, captured on camera on September 16, is believed to have been one of the final times Andrew appeared publicly alongside senior members of the royal family.
The footage showed the two princes standing beside one another outside the chapel, dressed in black and maintaining the traditional formality expected at such an occasion. Observers noted a brief conversation between them, though their body language seemed markedly different. According to the lip reader, Andrew appeared to initiate the interaction, attempting to engage his nephew in small talk. He was reportedly seen saying something reminiscent of, “We had a lovely time in those days, didn’t we? I remember those days.” His tone, described as polite but slightly awkward, seemed intended to lighten the mood or bridge the visible distance between them.
Prince William, by contrast, was said to have offered short and neutral responses, without mirroring his uncle’s enthusiasm. While Andrew smiled faintly, William’s expression remained formal and restrained. Those analysing the moment have suggested that this quiet exchange may have reflected the wider reality of their relationship — one that has grown increasingly distant in recent years.
Royal commentators have long reported that William has sought to separate himself from his uncle’s controversies. Following the civil case brought against Prince Andrew by Virginia Giuffre, which he settled without admitting liability, Andrew stepped back from public duties and relinquished his royal patronages. Despite denying the allegations made against him, the scandal cast a lasting shadow over his role within the monarchy. William and King Charles are understood to have played a key part in ensuring that Andrew’s return to royal life would not be considered, even after the settlement was reached.