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Prince William<\/strong> pushed for the removal of Prince Andrew<\/a><\/strong> from a key part of Windsor life, and now, his uncle\u2019s coat of arms has been taken down. According to royal insiders, St. George\u2019s Chapel at Windsor Castle no longer hosts Andrew\u2019s personal banner \u2014 a clear and public step that signals how the royal family wants to move on from the former duke\u2019s controversial past.<\/p>\n Rob Shuter exclusively reported on #ShuterScoop<\/a> that Prince Andrew\u2019s personal banner with the coat of arms has been taken down from Windsor, and Prince William facilitated it. The decision follows a sweep of changes to Andrew<\/a>\u2019s standing, with royal sources saying his last remaining honors were taken earlier this month. <\/p>\n One source called the banner removal \u201cthe final nail in the coffin.\u201d\u00a0\u201cThis wasn\u2019t just paperwork \u2014 it was symbolic,\u201d reported Shuter. He continued, \u201cPrince William wanted to send a message: the monarchy is moving forward, and Andrew isn\u2019t part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n St. George\u2019s Chapel is at the center of royal tradition. Banners there carry weight and history, so taking one down is rare and sends a firm signal. People familiar with royal custom say removing a personal banner signals deep disgrace, which is why this moment stands out. Hence, it shows how far Andrew now sits from the heart of the royal family.<\/p>\n Shuter explained, \u201cWindsor was his sanctuary,\u201d adding, \u201cNow, even the walls won\u2019t have him. It\u2019s as close to royal exile as you can get without a passport stamp.\u201d Currently, this step makes that distance official in the most visible setting tied to Andrew\u2019s past life. <\/p>\nPrince William removes Prince Andrew\u2019s banner from Windsor Castle, per source<\/h2>\n