Prince Andrew retreats to Royal Lodge after being told by King Charles there’s no return to royal duties
Windsor: Prince Andrew is hiding out at Royal Lodge. He’s facing tough times after many scandals. The 64-year-old Duke of York was recently seen gardening, trying to save on property costs.
His troubles began with his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has faced serious accusations of sexual assault, which he denies. In 2019, he lost his royal titles after a controversial interview.
Last year, he fought to keep Royal Lodge as King Charles wanted him to move. He won that battle, but soon found himself in another mess involving a suspected Chinese spy.
There was a small joy recently when his daughter, Princess Beatrice, had a baby. Still, Andrew is staying low-key, hoping the public forgets his troubles.
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared that Andrew feels embarrassed and is keeping to himself. His home’s decline reflects his fall from grace due to his past actions.
Sources say King Charles believes there’s no way back for Andrew. He’s unlikely to regain his royal status or family ties, marking a significant fall for him.
Andrew has a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge, signed in 2004. Though it’s worth around £30 million, it’s in disrepair. He lives there with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who remains a friend.
