Andrew 'Cannot Live a Normal Life' as He Waits on One Major Development, Source Reveals

Andrew is trying to settle into life in Norfolk, but the ongoing Epstein investigation continues to leave his future unclear.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been living under the radar ever since his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light. He was accused of misconduct in public office after he sent trade documents to the late financier. Insider sources have recently revealed that the former Duke is “living in limbo” as he waits for the investigation to be over.

Since his arrest in February, Mountbatten-Windsor has settled into a much quieter existence in Norfolk after leaving Royal Lodge. Those close to him say he is trying to get on with life there and has even welcomed the distance from the Windsor Great Park bubble. Still, with the criminal investigation expected to stretch on for months, the lack of clarity over what comes next remains a worry for his friends.

“While Andrew remains under investigation after being arrested by Thames Valley Police seven months ago, he has effectively been living in limbo,” a source revealed to The Telegraph. They continued, “Although there are no formal conditions which prevent him from traveling while this drags on, he cannot really stray far beyond his home. He cannot live his normal life as the police investigation goes on.”

The insider also said that so far, Thames Valley Police appears to be no closer to proving the “misconduct in public office” allegation that led to Andrew’s arrest in February.

In October 2025, King Charles stripped Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles and ordered him to give up Royal Lodge. He left the Windsor property in February 2026 and has been residing alone at Marsh Farm in the Sandringham Estate. The allegations against him date back to his decade as the UK’s trade envoy, when he is accused of sharing confidential material with Epstein.

The disgraced former Prince’s previous residence is now being lined up as a private rental, according to a report from the Daily Mail. The Crown Estate reportedly is looking for someone outside the Royal Family to take it on. The property has remained empty since he left, and royal sources say there is no interest among senior royals in using it as a home. Anyone who takes the lease could face annual costs of just over half a million dollars. (£400,000).