Old wedding footage reveals a touching moment between William and Andrew before their relationship soured.
A resurfaced video from the 1986 wedding of Andrew and Sarah Ferguson has reminded many of a time when Prince William and his uncle shared a genuine bond. The clip shows a young William, serving as a page boy at the Westminster Abbey ceremony, joyfully running into Andrew’s arms. The groom, dressed in his naval uniform, bends down to embrace his nephew and kiss him on the head — a brief but affectionate glimpse into their once-close relationship.
Decades later, that warmth seems a world away. William has stood firmly by his father, King Charles, as Andrew’s royal status unravelled following his connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Stripped of his titles and privileges, Andrew has faced public scrutiny and personal disgrace. The fallout deepened after Virginia Giuffre’s allegations and her forthcoming memoir Nobody’s Girl reignited memories of one of the royal family’s darkest periods.
I’m watching a documentary on Andrew and Fergie, and this scene made me sad for two reasons: Prince William jumping into his uncle’s arms shows they have a close relationship, and it made me think about Harry likely never having that same closeness with his nephews and niece. pic.twitter.com/1oFtmZXHjZ
— Nancy Sidley (@nancytsidley) November 1, 2025
While Andrew publicly denied wrongdoing, the severity of the accusations left little room for leniency. King Charles ultimately removed his brother’s remaining honours and began proceedings to remove him from his Windsor residence, the Royal Lodge. Reports suggest that William, who has long supported his father’s stance, finds his uncle’s conduct intolerable. Author Tina Brown even claimed the Prince of Wales “can’t abide” Andrew and wishes for him to “disappear” from public life.
Still, sources say William’s compassion hasn’t vanished entirely. Given his strong advocacy for mental health awareness, he has reportedly shown some concern for his uncle’s well-being despite their fractured bond. The childhood moment caught on camera now serves as a bittersweet reminder of a relationship that once carried warmth — before loyalty to the Crown demanded difficult choices.
