Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, has vehemently denied all allegations against him and is reportedly directing his fury towards two senior members of the royal family, whom he accuses of orchestrating his "unfair" treatment. Stripped of his honours and titles, and expelled from his cherished Royal Lodge residence, Andrew is said to be seething with anger over his current predicament.
A Friend Reveals Andrew's Deep-Seated Resentment
A close friend of the former prince has disclosed to royal expert Richard Eden that Andrew feels profoundly wronged by the monarchy. "He's really insistent that he can and will clear his name," the source revealed, highlighting Andrew's determination to vindicate himself amidst ongoing legal scrutiny. This comes after Andrew was taken into police custody earlier this month for questioning on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, before being released pending further investigation.
Targeting the King and the Heir to the Throne
Despite King Charles continuing to provide financial support and offering Andrew the use of the five-bedroom Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, Andrew feels bitterly let down by his brother. "His view is that he has been unfairly – even brutally – treated, and the person he blames for this is the King," Andrew's friend stated, adding that the ex-Duke often launches into foul-mouthed tirades against both King Charles and Prince William, the heir to the throne.
Consumed by what he perceives as a grave injustice, Andrew reportedly spends his days in a state of rage, isolated from the outside world. "It's as though he's deliberately blocked out the outside world," the friend remarked, painting a picture of a man struggling to come to terms with his fall from royal favour.
The Sting of Losing Royal Lodge
A significant source of Andrew's anger stems from his eviction from Royal Lodge, a residence he was immensely fond of despite its relatively modest size of 30 rooms. In contrast, other royal family members enjoy more expansive properties:
- Princess Anne resides at Gatcombe Park, which spans over 200 acres in Gloucestershire, and also has access to an apartment in St. James's Palace.
- Prince Edward's Bagshot Park is reported to boast an incredible 120 rooms.
Andrew's attachment to Royal Lodge was evident when he showcased it to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein during his daughter Beatrice's masked ball 18th birthday celebrations in 2006. At that time, Epstein was already the target of a US arrest warrant, though Andrew later claimed ignorance of the financier's misdeeds during a BBC Newsnight interview.
A Downgrade in Accommodation
While Andrew's move to Marsh Farm represents a significant downgrade from Royal Lodge, there were earlier speculations about more impressive alternatives. Initially, there were widespread reports that Andrew might relocate to Frogmore Cottage, the five-bedroom house once occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which had undergone a stylish renovation. Later, rumours suggested Adelaide Cottage, the former home of the Prince and Princess of Wales, might be offered to him.
However, these possibilities never materialised, and Andrew has now been allocated the cottage on the edge of the Sandringham Estate, further fuelling his sense of grievance and betrayal within the royal family.
