Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, disgraced and exiled to Norfolk, is reportedly plotting a revenge plan that involves secret emails, an erratic speech to staff, and a cash demand for his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Despite being cut out from royal life, sources say he clings to his connections through his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Andrew's Defiance Through His Daughters
According to royal expert Andrew Lownie, Andrew feels hard done by and has no plans to walk away from his royal ties. His focus has shifted to Beatrice and Eugenie, whom he urges to stay prominent. At the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, the sisters made a public walk down a road, accompanied by their husbands, rather than a discreet arrival. Lownie says Andrew "absolutely" encouraged this, adding, "He doesn't think they've done anything wrong."
Andrew wants his daughters to be seen as "fighters" and "princesses of blood" who deserve proper treatment. Lownie notes, "I think Eugenie and Beatrice feel the same. They just take it as natural that they should be able to support Saudi businesses and be paid to attend events."
Title Demands and Staff Orders
Despite being stripped of his titles in October 2025, Andrew insists his three remaining staff use his old titles. In an astonishing speech, he reportedly said he would "damn well" continue to be called by his "correct titles" in his own house until they "send a vampire to suck out every drop of royal blood in my veins." Lownie claims this is to "big himself up in front of the Middle Eastern guys," who tell him, "Don't be such a wimp. You're a prince and nothing can take that away from you."
Andrew continues doing business in the Middle East, and Lownie says, "That's all part of the job description. He has no sense of his own status except through this."
Financial Demands and Fergie's Situation
Andrew is chasing hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Crown Estate after being forced out of Royal Lodge. Under his leasing agreement, he could receive over £301,000 for an early surrender, but dilapidation costs may cancel any payout. He also demands a payout for ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who was thrown out of the property. Fergie has disappeared from public view, relying on wealthy friends to hide abroad. She is reportedly "incredibly betrayed" by the royal family and is seeking new bankers and deals in the Middle East.
Lownie says, "All I'm hearing is she's fighting back. She's been talking to PR people, bankers—a lot of people who were dealing with her don't want to anymore." Fergie is also said to be writing a book with a friend.
King Charles's Avoidance
King Charles, while fond of his nieces, is crisis-averse. At the wedding, he and Queen Camilla were already seated inside the church when Beatrice and Eugenie arrived, avoiding public conversations. After the service, they whisked away by helicopter to the Epsom Derby. A source told the Mail, "Beatrice and Eugenie's hopes to lobby the King were dashed by this rapid exit."
Lownie says Charles "may be stubborn" but is non-confrontational, contrasting with Andrew. He adds, "When he is ruthless with Andrew, people like it and it makes him look strong. The danger is he's buffeted at the moment between various people."
Andrew's Revenge and Isolation
Andrew believes he has been used as a scapegoat and that the King has "exceeded his authority." A source shared, "He is beginning to fight back." Lownie says revenge would fit his character: "I think he feels that he's been thrown to the wolves." Andrew's only allies now are Edward and Anne.
The former couple, once described as "the happiest divorced couple in the world," are now barely talking. Fergie, 66, hasn't been seen in months, reportedly on a "secret sofa-surfing world tour" with three burner phones. Lownie warns, "She's clearly got friends who are accommodating her. That is the danger, that she just potentially can't control her spending."
