Royal Rift: William and Kate's Plot to Exile Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge
ROYAL SCANDAL ROCKS THE PALACE: PRINCE ANDREW'S FUTURE IN JEOPARDY
In a shocking twist of events, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are facing the axe from their luxurious Windsor Royal Lodge, where they have lived rent-free for decades. According to royal biographer Tina Brown, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are determined to "banish" Andrew from the prestigious estate.
Brown, a close friend of Princess Diana and former editor-in-chief of Tatler and Vanity Fair, claims that William and Kate "can't abide" Andrew and want him to "disappear." The reason behind this drastic move is reportedly because Andrew's presence in Windsor threatens to spoil life at their new forever home, Forest Lodge, which they will be moving into next month with their three children.
The Palace Papers author wrote on her Fresh Hell Substack that unless Andrew can be persuaded to vacate the property voluntarily, his "scowly, jowly visage" will continue to dominate the national consciousness. She dubbed him the "Duke of Dross," highlighting the embarrassment he has caused to the Royal Family and the British public.
This latest development comes as another bombshell in the ongoing royal- Epstein scandal, with Scotland Yard confirming that it is actively investigating claims Andrew asked a police officer to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre. Her posthumous autobiography, which doubles down on allegations of forced sex with Andrew, has sent shockwaves through the palace.
Meanwhile, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has weighed in on the controversy, saying it's "disgusting" that taxpayers have been subsidizing Andrew's luxurious lifestyle at Windsor Royal Lodge for 22 years. The property, which comes with a £260,000 annual rent, is said to be a financial burden on the Crown Estate.
In a scathing attack, Jenrick blasted: "I don't see why the taxpayer should continue to foot the bill. The public are sick of Prince Andrew." He added that it's time for Andrew to take responsibility and leave the property, citing his history of embarrassing the Royal Family and causing public outrage.
The unredacted copy of Andrew's lease agreement has been obtained by The Scholarly Note, revealing that he has paid only a peppercorn rent since 2003. This means that if he were to vacate the property, the Crown Estate would have to pay him around £500,000 as compensation for his upfront payment.
But how does Andrew afford to maintain this extravagant lifestyle? Sources close to the palace reveal that Andrew's inheritance from the Queen and Queen Mother was not sufficient to cover the costs. In fact, it is believed he has been relying on personal investments and loans to keep afloat.
The King had previously offered to reinstate Andrew's personal allowance and help fund his security if he downsized and moved out of Windsor Royal Lodge. However, after Andrew flatly refused, it remains unclear whether this offer is still on the table.
This move comes as Parliament prepares to strip Andrew of his royal titles through an Act of Parliament, with a growing chorus of MPs calling for legislation to do so. The scandal has also led Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie to withdraw from a charity ball in London over the weekend.
In a rare public display of support, Beatrice was spotted visiting her father at Royal Lodge, fueling speculation about Andrew's future within the palace.
With the Palace Papers author Tina Brown predicting that William will banish his errant uncle from his coronation and possibly even keep away from King Charles' funeral when the time comes, one thing is clear: Prince Andrew's fate hangs in the balance. Will he be able to recover from this latest scandal, or will he become a permanent embarrassment to the Royal Family? Only time will tell.
In related news, Buckingham Palace has removed Andrew's former title, Duke of York, from its website, while his official biography remains intact. His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson has also updated her social media profiles from "Sarah the Duchess" to "sarahMFergie15," sparking speculation about their relationship and future plans.
The controversy has cast a dark shadow over the Palace, with insiders claiming that King Charles is desperate for his brother to downsize and move out of Windsor Royal Lodge. The question on everyone's mind: what will become of Andrew next? Will he face prosecution or exile? Only time will tell in this ongoing drama.
In a bizarre twist, Scotland Yard has admitted that an internal probe into allegations Andrew obtained Giuffre's social security number and demanded that a police protection officer dig up dirt on her could take weeks to complete. If the records even still exist.
As the Palace struggles to contain this mounting crisis, one thing is clear: Prince Andrew's future within the Royal Family hangs in the balance. With his reputation in tatters and his finances under scrutiny, can he recover from this latest scandal? Only time will tell.