Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been invited to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland despite being stripped of his royal titles and exiled to Marsh Farm in Norfolk, according to reports. The invitation has sparked a debate over whether the disgraced royal should be allowed to enjoy the seasonal break.
Background and Exile
Andrew has been keeping a low profile after concerns arose around his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He was stripped of his royal titles last year and was forced to leave Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he lived for decades. The decisions were made when the US Department of Justice released the so-called Epstein files, many of which mentioned Andrew.
Andrew now lives at Marsh Farm in Norfolk. He was arrested on his birthday, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but was released under investigation 11 hours later. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Reported Invitation
New reports claim that King Charles is “acutely conscious” of his brother’s mental health and that Andrew has been invited to Balmoral so he can “play golf”. The Daily Mail’s Epraim Hardcastle column claimed: "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has apparently also been offered the chance of a seasonal break on the Scottish estate after King Charles departs. [His Majesty] is acutely conscious of the poor state of Andrew's mental health."
"Allowing him the option of using Balmoral, where he could be unseen and use the golf course, might provide a stress-free change." Balmoral is a popular spot for the royals to visit.
Recent Sightings
Andrew was seen accompanying his brother, Prince Edward, and Duchess Sophie to the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials on June 30. He was reportedly seen driving his Land Rover Defender away from the event. He has also been pictured riding around the country estate after he had been reportedly "banned" from horseback riding, reports Hello! Magazine. In pictures obtained by The Sun, Andrew wore a protective helmet as he went out on an hour-long ride near his Norfolk home.
