King Charles ' decision to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles is being described by palace insiders as a "parting gift" to Prince William – a final act by a monarch in ill health to spare his son the political and reputational turmoil of dealing with his disgraced uncle when he becomes king.

RadarOnline.com can reveal the cancer-stricken King, 76, who has recently stepped back from public duties amid worsening health, wanted to resolve what one courtier called "the Andrew problem" before his son's accession to make it easier on his boy. Article continues below advertisement

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The Duke of York, 65, has announced he will relinquish his dukedom, knighthood, and other honors , placing t

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