Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has officially vacated the Royal Lodge in Windsor and is now settling into a life of exile on the King's estate at Sandringham in Norfolk. While awaiting renovations at his designated Marsh Farm residence, the former prince is temporarily residing in Wood Farm Cottage.
Staff Exodus Leaves Andrew with Skeleton Crew
Since his arrival earlier this week, multiple staff members have reportedly left the residence, unwilling to work for the disgraced royal. Sandringham bosses are said to have informed employees they were welcome to depart if they felt uncomfortable serving Andrew.
Humiliating Task Awaits the Former Prince
With very few staff members remaining to assist around the house, Andrew will be forced to undertake a humiliating job for the first time in his life: opening the front door himself. A source cited by The Sun stated, "People who have been with him for years are off. It will likely be a skeleton staff at best. It’s possible for the first time in his life he will have to open the front door to people himself."
This development follows Andrew's removal from the Royal Lodge and the stripping of his royal titles due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to the Epstein scandal.
Royal Family Updates Amidst Turmoil
In other royal news, the Prince and Princess of Wales recently met with the new Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace for informal discussions. The trio reportedly talked about the role of churches in communities and the work of the Royal Foundation.
Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is said to be planning a fresh start and will not "hide away" despite the controversy surrounding Andrew. She is expected to reinvent herself to become "reputationally freer."
The Royal Family continues to face turmoil, with new details from the Epstein files causing further shockwaves. Andrew's early exile to Norfolk, orchestrated by King Charles, aims to mitigate the fallout, but questions remain about whether this sidelining will suffice to protect the monarchy's reputation.
