By Daniel Windham,Katy Hallam
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A lip reader has revealed the words exchanged between Prince Andrew and Prince William at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral, a conversation that reportedly left the Prince of Wales “livid.” The Duke of York, 65, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson caused quite a stir with their unexpected appearance at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, prompting audible gasps from bystanders. While other high-ranking royals maintained sombre expressions, Andrew was caught on camera laughing and smiling, behaviour that allegedly caused tension with Prince William. Read more Prince Harry’s surprise move after UK trip sends defiant message to royals Video footage showing Prince Andrew trying to engage his nephew in conversation after the service has been widely shared on social media, sparking curiosity about the exact words spoken. In the clip, Andrew can be seen persistently attempting to initiate conversation with William. However, despite his efforts, Prince William does not respond to his uncle, reports the Mirror . A lip reader has now revealed what Andrew supposedly said to William during the brief private exchange. Jeremy Freeman claims that the Duke of York remarked: “…we had a lovely time in those days, didn’t we… I remember those days.” Royal biographer Andrew Lownie told the Mirror that Prince William was “furious” at being cornered by his uncle during the solemn ceremony. “He has been at pains to distance himself from his uncle and not be photographed with him,” Lownie said. “He believes his father has not dealt with him with sufficient firmness and that Andrew – and Sarah Ferguson – have done much to undermine the good work of other members of the royal family .” The Duke of York was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Giuffre, one of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims. The father-of-two Andrew has strongly refuted these allegations. His Majesty joined other Royal family members on Tuesday, September 16, for the poignant farewell to the Duchess of Kent. The worshippers filled Westminster Cathedral for the requiem mass, a Catholic service – the first of its nature for a Royal family member in modern British history. A touching message from the Pope, praising the duchess’s “devoted care for vulnerable people,” was woven into the deeply spiritual ceremony. Pope Leo XIV’s tribute was read to the assembled congregation by Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, the Vatican’s diplomatic representative in the UK, who highlighted the duchess’s “legacy of Christian goodness.” A profoundly devout Roman Catholic, the duchess broke new ground as the first Royal family member to adopt Catholicism in over 300 years, converting in 1994. She had asked for her funeral to be held at Westminster Cathedral.
