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Andrew proved he’s not learning – arrogance unbelievable | Royal | News

Andrew proved he’s not learning – arrogance unbelievable | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Since he was a child studying at Gordonstoun, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was accused of arrogance and entitlement – sadly it appears he still has not learnt his lesson. Fellow pupils at the Scottish boarding school recalled Andrew as boastful, “full of himself,” and quick to use his royal status to demand VIP treatment, snapping at others: “You do know who I am?” You would naturally assume the 66 year-old would have been humbled lately, after losing his titles, his 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor, the Epstein Files revelations and his public arrest by Thames Valley Police. ‘That image’ of a haunted Andrew returning home to Sandringham after his early morning arrest last February showed a man on the brink – he strenuously denies any wrongdoing and investigations continue. He’s also suffered a significant downsizing in staff – from 28 to just three – and property, since leaving Royal Lodge in Windsor for his cosy five-bedroom Marsh Farm cottage in Norfolk. Then there have been reports that King Charles has not paid his brother a visit …

Prince Edward becomes first Royal to visit Andrew in exile to have ‘quiet word’ about brother moving into permanent home

Prince Edward becomes first Royal to visit Andrew in exile to have ‘quiet word’ about brother moving into permanent home

Published by Sam Flores

Prince Edward is the first member of the royal family to visit his disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at his temporary home on the Sandringham estate. The Duke of Edinburgh, 62, is said to have had a “quiet word” with his brother about finally moving to the five-bedroom Marsh Farm house on the royal estate in Norfolk. The former prince is said to be “dragging his heels” about moving into the property, which required weeks of renovations following his sudden move in January. Instead, Andrew, 66, is currently holed up in the nearby Wood Farm, where Edward typically stays during the Easter celebrations. Edward is currently being accommodated in the main house at Sandringham while waiting for his brother to leave with a deadline set for this weekend, The Sun reports. A source told the newspaper: “Prince Edward was the first and only member of the Royal Family to visit. Andrew has been ignored by everyone since he left Royal Lodge, including his daughters and ex-wife who have stayed away. “Edward has already publicly made his …

King orders aides ‘to leave no trace of Andrew at Royal Lodge’ as staff burn unwanted belongings

King orders aides ‘to leave no trace of Andrew at Royal Lodge’ as staff burn unwanted belongings

Published by Sam Flores

The King has given orders to remove any trace of the disgraced ex-Prince Andrew from his former home on the Windsor estate, it is reported. Skips have been spotted around the 30-room Royal Lodge in Berkshire, with one staffer seen burning old furniture as the stately home was emptied. It is known on February 2, King Charles ordered Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to finally leave the home, where he had lived for over 20 years paying peppercorn rent, under cover of darkness. The move came amid continuing revelations about the extent of Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah’s friendship with the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former Duke of York was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. Andrew, 66, who has taken up residence at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, denies any wrongdoing. This week, royal aides were spotted removing the last possessions from Royal Lodge, including the apartments where the ex-Duke of York’s personal staff used to reside. …

Andrew left ‘mooching in his dressing gown’ during new home revamp | Royal | News

Andrew left ‘mooching in his dressing gown’ during new home revamp | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

The royal warrant on the side of the van says it all. A truck from Linney Cooper — the flooring company trusted by King Charles to work on Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle — has reportedly been spotted pulling up at Marsh Farm, the Sandringham property that will soon become Prince Andrew’s new home. It is, in its way, a perfect encapsulation of Andrew’s current predicament. The floors may carry the royal seal of approval, but the man moving into them is living a very different life from the one he enjoyed at Royal Lodge — the sprawling 30-room Windsor mansion he clung to for years before finally being pushed out. Renovations at Marsh Farm have been ongoing for several months. Alongside Linney Cooper — whose previous work for Andrew included the carpeting at Royal Lodge, and whose earlier commissions included the full recarpeting of Windsor Castle after the catastrophic 1992 fire according to the company website — a second company, Next Level Flooring Solutions, has also been pictured arriving at the property …

‘I know Andrew well – this is how reclusive royal spends his days in humiliating blow’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

‘I know Andrew well – this is how reclusive royal spends his days in humiliating blow’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

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Royal biographer and historian Andrew Lownie has dished on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and how he spends his days since being evicted from Royal Lodge. According to reports, the former prince has been told not to go horse riding at Sandringham or Wood Farm following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Royal aides believe such images could be damaging while he is under investigation. Horse riding had been a regular activity for him at Windsor before his recent move to Norfolk. In a fresh update, the royal biographer, who appeared on the Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show on Friday, shared how Andrew is spending his time, having not been seen in public for some weeks. Speaking on TalkTV, the host mused: “He’s stuck on Wood Farm up in Sandringham. I hear he’s not even allowed to go out the front door to go horse riding. “What does he do all day, man?” Lownie claimed the former Duke of York is stuck indoors watching movies all day. “Well, what he did before really,” Lownie remarked, “which …

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor challenged his removal from the Royal Lodge by saying ‘I’m the Queen’s son’, insider claims

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor challenged his removal from the Royal Lodge by saying ‘I’m the Queen’s son’, insider claims

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor reportedly challenged his removal from the Royal Lodge by saying “I’m the Queen’s son, you can’t do this to me”, a royal insider has claimed. The former prince was ordered to leave his 30-room Windsor mansion last October by King Charles, with the eviction carried out earlier this month, amid renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He moved to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, in what The Sun previously described as a “sudden” relocation that took place in the middle of the night. A royal insider has now claimed that Andrew “refused to leave or take any responsibility” for his eviction and allegedly used “I’m the Queen’s son” as his defence. A royal insider told The Sun on Sunday: “He refused to leave or take any responsibility. “When he was told to get out he was so arrogant and deluded he repeatedly shouted, ‘But I’m the Queen’s second son, you can’t do this to me’. “It is extraordinary he chose to use the Queen’s …

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves out of Royal Lodge home

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves out of Royal Lodge home

Published by Sam Flores

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his home in Windsor to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is currently living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate while his permanent home undergoes renovations, the BBC reports.Mountbatten-Windsor, also formerly known as the Duke of York, is expected to return to Windsor over the next few weeks to collect the remainder of his belongings, but his permanent base is now officially in Norfolk.The Sandringham Estate is privately owned by the King, and he will pay the costs of his brother’s new home. The historic, sprawling estate spans approximately 31 square miles (80 square km) of gardens, making it around the same size as Nottingham.It is believed Mountbatten-Windsor will ultimately live at Marsh Farm on the estate. Buckingham Palace announced that he would be moving out of Royal Lodge in October, at the same time his title of prince was removed.A statement from Buckingham Palace at the time read, “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease.”It …

Andrew leaves Royal Lodge as removal van arrives | Royal | News

Andrew leaves Royal Lodge as removal van arrives | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

New pictures show a car carrying Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor driving out of Royal Lodge today as a removal van arrived. It is unclear whether the disgraced former Duke is moving out of his home today. It has been claimed that Andrew will move into a temporary home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk as early as the end of this month, and before his 66th birthday on February 19. It has been widely reported that Andrew’s next permanent home will be the five-bedroom Marsh Farm near the village of Wolferton. Buckingham Palace has not officially confirmed that the residence will be his next home, with the information only being reported after a ‘no-fly’ order was extended to cover the area above the farm. The new pictures arrived one day after workmen, and an engineer from Sky VIP was spotted up a ladder at Marsh Farm. With the once derelict home being readied, specialists have been pictured installing security systems, including CCTV, for protection. The Sun reported that workers have been seen installing a 6-foot fence at the …