A royal source claimed to Radar in an exclusive interview: "Inside the palace, nobody pretends this was just Charles waking up one morning and acting alone. There was a long period of discussion, and throughout that time Kate and Camilla were consistently making the case that the monarchy could not carry Andrew as a working royal or as 'Prince Andrew' any longer. "People talk about a 'female touch,' and it was applied rather brutally in Andrew's case as Kate and Camilla were the key figures behind and driving forces behind Andrew's downfall." The insider noted, "Kate and Camilla are never going to eclipse William or Charles in public, but behind the scenes they have become incredibly powerful. Both women are acutely aware of how damaging it would be for William to inherit a monarchy still burdened by Andrew's presence and titles."