Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly believes he would be an asset to the Royal Family, despite his recent arrest and public scandal involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince was arrested in February, taken to a police station in Aylsham on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Stripped of Titles and Ordered to Leave
The disgraced son of Queen Elizabeth II was also ordered to leave his home at Royal Lodge and was stripped of his royal titles. Andrew continues to deny the allegation, while his brother King Charles III said that "the law must take its course".
Now, a source says that Andrew, who now lives on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, is keen to get back to royal duties and feels as though his abilities are wasted in seclusion.
Source Reveals Andrew's Anger and Frustration
"The fact he's effectively been banished into seclusion and omitted from all social functions or big picture discussions is something that angers him greatly," the source told The Examiner. "He believes it's wrong and foolish for the king to be wasting his expertise."
Andrew had served as trade envoy under the late Queen Elizabeth II between 2001 and 2011, a period during which he allegedly shared confidential material with Epstein.
"He's not shy in complaining that the family has gone to pieces in the wake of his mother's death," the source added. "In [Andrew's] mind, Charles is out of his depth right now," admits the source. "And this deepening gulf between him and William, plus the farcical situation involving the Sussexes, is proof that a shift in approach is critical in order for everyone to move forward."
Andrew Pushing for a Role and More Support
The source also said that Andrew "feels passionately that he's the perfect person to step up and help in some capacity" and that he is "pushing" for that. Andrew would reportedly "appreciate plenty more day-to-day support too", which would include "more staff and better lodgings and expenses for a start".
In the latest blow to Andrew, the City of London Corporation confirmed it is drawing up a new process that could allow his last remaining honour to be removed after concluding there is currently no legal way to revoke it. When he was stripped of his royal titles, Andrew was allowed to keep the Freedom of the City of London, an ancient honour he received in 2012 through his late father, Prince Philip.
