Prince Andrew decided to step down from his royal duties a few days ago, following his disastrous BBC interview. Now it seems Prince William actually played a key role behind the Duke of York's decision to step down from his public role. 

Senior royal family members were involved in conversations about Prince Andrew's interview

Palace sources have now confirmed that several senior members of the royal family, including the Duke of Cambridge, were involved in conversations about Prince Andrew's future following the interview where he spoke about his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Prince William has been taking part in key tasks

Why was Prince William involved in conversations regarding his uncle's ousting from royal roles? The reason is as simple as it sounds: Prince William will one day be Monarch, therefore he has been taking part in strategic decisions in order to prepare for the day he becomes king.