Prince Andrew's Brutal Reaction to New Sandringham Home Revealed
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, has reportedly reacted with visible anger and disappointment upon being shown his new residence at the Sandringham Estate. According to multiple sources, the 65-year-old former prince found the property to be "beneath him" and expressed significant dissatisfaction with its size and location.
"His Face Dropped" - Inside the Viewing
A royal insider has revealed to commentator Rob Shuter that Andrew's reaction was immediate and negative when he first saw Marsh Farm, the outbuilding designated as his new home. "The moment he walked in, his face dropped," the source disclosed. "He thought it was beneath him. Too small, too isolated — he actually called it the middle of nowhere."
This reaction comes as Andrew prepares to move from his current residence at Royal Lodge, with the transition apparently causing considerable tension within royal circles. While Marsh Farm represents a substantial property by most standards, featuring five bedrooms, it represents a significant downsize from Andrew's previous accommodations.
Extensive Demands and Family Fallout
According to further reports on Shuter's Substack platform, Andrew has already begun outlining an extensive list of expectations for the property that go far beyond simple habitation. "He wants a golf course, stables, shooting rights — the works," another source revealed. "He's talking about gutting the bathrooms, redoing the kitchen, rebuilding servant quarters, and upgrading every inch."
These demands have raised eyebrows given Andrew's diminished standing within the royal family following the stripping of his titles and removal from public duties. A source told the Daily Mail: "He really didn't want Marsh Farm... He won't have lived anywhere that small since he left his apartment at Buckingham Palace."
Particularly contentious is the absence of accommodation for live-in staff, a feature Andrew has apparently come to expect from his royal residences.
Broader Implications for the Monarchy
King Charles's efforts to streamline the monarchy and reduce public criticism of royal privilege have reportedly been complicated by his brother's reaction to the new living arrangements. The situation has created additional challenges for the institution at a sensitive time.
The fallout has also affected Andrew's immediate family, particularly his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. While both women retain their princess titles and positions within the royal family, they are believed to be finding the situation emotionally draining.
ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship commented: "Obviously they shouldn't be held responsible for their father's missteps, but it must still be emotionally draining for them to see how he has been humiliated and had his reputation completely torn to shreds right across the world."
The transition to Marsh Farm represents more than just a change of address for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — it symbolizes his diminished status within the royal establishment and highlights the ongoing challenges facing the modern monarchy as it navigates complex family dynamics and public expectations.
