Royal author Robert Jobson has suggested that certain members of the Royal Family may be worried about the mental wellbeing of the Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson as their public standing continues to decline. In comments made to The Sun, Jobson said: “Not very well, I don’t think. I believe even members of the Royal Family who have taken action are concerned about both their mental health.” He added that the greatest concern should be for the victims of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Andrew has been stripped of his royal titles and the prince prefix and removed from Royal Lodge in 2025, while numerous charities have cut ties with Sarah Ferguson over the couple’s connections with the late convicted paedophile. Andrew has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing since the scandal first emerged.
Reports have also emerged that the former Duke of York may lose the Freedom of the City of London, an ancient privilege he received by virtue of patrimony from his father, Prince Philip. A spokesperson for the City of London Corporation said the body is “listening” to concerns and will “carefully consider” the rules for granting and removing the honour.
Meanwhile, US lawmakers have criticised Andrew for failing to respond to a request to testify before Congress in its investigation into Epstein. Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Robert Garcia accused the disgraced royal of hiding, stating: “Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's silence … speaks volumes … Yet he continues to hide.” They vowed to hold anyone involved accountable, regardless of wealth or status.
