Easter royal drama: Andrew grabs the C position, William avoids the battle, 17-year-old James becomes a dark horse

The St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 20 was supposed to be a warm Easter religious ceremony, but due to the high-profile appearance of an "uninvited guest", it turned into a more exciting royal palace scene than "Crown" - Prince Andrew, who had disappeared for many years, not only "precisely" seized the C position, but also "squeezed" Prince William's family who should have stood here out of the picture; and 17-year-old James, the teenager who gave up the title of prince, unexpectedly became the most healing "dark horse" in the audience with his high appearance and humility.

How many royal secrets are hidden in this seemingly ordinary Easter week?

Williams and their family are absent from the crowd: avoiding war or protesting?

This year on Easter, Prince William and Princess Kate's family of five were absent from the royal service again, which was the second consecutive year they "break the appointment". The official explanation given by Buckingham Palace is "hoping to spend family time with the children", but this statement obviously cannot calm the speculation from the outside world.

royal insiders revealed that the real reason for William's absence is directly related to Prince Andrew, an uncle who is deeply involved in sexual assault and spy scandal.

As the future king, William's attitude towards Andrew is "zero tolerance" - he believes that Andrew is the "poison" of the royal brand, and his scandal has seriously damaged the royal reputation and may even affect the public image of the next generation such as Prince George. A person familiar with the matter said bluntly: "William would rather be with her children at home than to be with Andrew in public." Royal expert Phil Danpier analyzed more bluntly: "William's absence makes Andrew's appearance easier. If he is present, the scene will be very awkward."

What is more intriguing is the timeline: Andrew's team confirmed attendance two weeks ago, and Kensington Palace did not announce Kate's rest for "health reasons" until three days before the ceremony. Some netizens joked: "How is this a coincidence? It is clear that someone 'retreating to advance' to make way for Andrew, or William seizes the opportunity to take the initiative to avoid the war!" In fact, the William family did not completely "disappear" - they were photographed spending Easter with Kate's parents in Amner Hall in Norfolk, and also participated in Sandringham's service. This also makes the statement of "health reasons" even more far-fetched, and instead confirms the speculation of "power game".

Andrew's "Counterattack": The position grab operation is comparable to the palace drama

If William's absence is "active avoidance of war", then Andrew's appearance is a carefully planned "Counterattack Show". The Duke of York, who lost his military rank and was marginalized by the royal family for many years due to Epstein's sexual assault, not only boldly crossed Patriarch Windsor, but also stood firmly in the "C position" behind King Charles and Queen Camilla - this position, which has always been regarded as "exclusive to the heir" in the royal family photo. In front of the camera, Andrew's legs are spread apart like a male model on the runway, his chin is slightly raised, maintaining a "golden three-step distance" from Charles, perfectly replicating his posture as a "dear" when Elizabeth II was in power. In the scene captured by foreign media, he grinned throughout the whole process and even waved to the public on his own initiative, as if he had long forgotten that he had been "a marginalized person who was exiled by the royal family."

But under the appearance, there is a more real indifference.

Royal experts revealed that Charles allowed his younger brother to attend because he did not want to destroy the festive atmosphere. The two had almost zero communication in the background, and the king even deliberately avoided the same frame.

The comments from netizens are sharper: "Where is this a religious ceremony? It is clearly the scene of "Andrew's Harem Counterattack"! Their face is thicker than the walls of Windsor!"

17-year-old James: The "healing responsibility" of the new generation of the royal family

When the older generation wrestled for power, 17-year-old James Phillips attracted everyone's attention in another way.

As the second son of Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, James chose to give up the title of prince since he was a child, and was so low-key that he was almost "invisible", but he became a "dark horse" this year.

On that day, he was wearing a navy suit and a red polka dot tie. He was 180+ taller than his father. He had a tall nose bridge, thick hair, and a thin face. Even foreign media lamented that "Prince Philip's genes have finally appeared on his grandchildren." In sharp contrast to Andrew's "snatching the position" is that James bowed his head and interacted with his parents throughout the whole process, as humble as an ordinary teenager - perhaps because he was too tall, he had to bend down slightly when talking to his parents, which made him a little cute.

Some netizens joked: "If William was present, how heartbreaking would it be? After all, William was also a 'beautiful person' back then, but now he is compared by his 17-year-old nephew!" But more people sighed: "James' low-key and humility are what the royal family should be." After all, giving up the title means giving up the annual allowance, but in exchange for a more free space for growth - such a choice is more convincing than any "C position".

The "reconciliation" between the princesses and Fergey: the complex relationship under appearance

In addition to James, the state of the two princesses Beatries and Eugenie has also become the highlight.

Beatries was wearing a green dress, while Eugenie chose a white coat, both of them were thinner and more beautiful than before.

Especially Beatres, since marrying her second-married husband, her state has improved to the naked eye. Even foreign media said that "love can really shine."

It is worth noting that the mother of the two princesses also appeared.

This former princess who once "disgraced" the royal family due to the scandal is now photographed talking and laughing, like a real sister when she was in the same frame with Princess Sophie. But combined with the "zero backstage communication" between Charles and Andrew, it is not difficult to see how many unhealed cracks are hidden under the "surface harmony" of the royal family - Ferge's return may be Charles' "relieving posture", but the real reconciliation is far less simple than in front of the camera..

Conclusion: The future of the royal family, in the choice of the younger generation, this Easter service is not so much a religious ceremony, but rather a "demonic mirror" of the royal power structure: Andrew's "snatching the position" exposed the struggles of the older generation, William's "avoiding war" indicates the persistence of the future king, and James' "curing" allows people to see the hope of the new generation of the royal family.

When the royal family members have their own thoughts in front of the camera, perhaps what can really continue this ancient family is not the competition for the C position, but the choice of the younger generation - James' free and easy way to give up his title, William's persistence in sticking to the bottom line, and even the self found by Beatries and Eugenie in marriage, are all telling the world: If the royal family's "fairy tale" wants to continue, it may require less "palace fighting" and more "reality". After all, the audience loves to watch palace dramas, but they look forward to seeing the story of "Prince and Princess" that can continue for a while in reality.