New Delhi, June 4 -- Prince William is expected to take a firm stance on Prince Andrew's role in the royal family once he becomes king, according to royal experts.

The Duke of York, who stepped down from public duties following a sex scandal and legal troubles, reportedly has no future in a modernised monarchy led by his nephew.

"Prince William has long had a strained and distant relationship with Andrew," royal commentator Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

She added that the Prince of Wales holds "a grudge against his disgraced uncle" and is firmly against any attempt at public rehabilitation.

"Andrew's future within the royal family is beyond bleak," Fordwich said. "He wants Andrew to vanish from public view."

Her comments wer...