Andrew Is 'Feeling Humiliated And Angry' But One Thing Hasn't Changed Amid Recent Scandals
According to royal expert Jennie Bond, Andrew's limited knowledge of day-to-day domestic tasks will backfire on his new staff.
After his past misgivings and controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was swiftly booted from Royal Lodge. He is expected to be relocated to the Sandringham estate, where he will live more like a commoner. While the embattled ex-royal is reportedly 'humiliated', royal expert Jennie Bond believes his dependence on royal privilege is unlikely to shift. According to her, the former Prince will expect staff to serve him at his new residence, given his limited knowledge of day-to-day domestic tasks.
Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to move out of Royal Lodge in January 2026, formally leaving his home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Weighing in on his fall from grace, Bond told the Mirror, "I'm sure he's feeling humiliated and, by all accounts, angry…But the reality is he now has just a few weeks left before he has to leave Royal Lodge, which has been his home for more than 20 years." Despite his public humiliation, the royal expert argued that the former Prince would never relinquish his royal perks. She added, "I don't think Andrew is the sort of person who will ever feel humble…I think he will expect to have staff in his new home, as I don't imagine he has the first idea about how to cook, clean, or shop."
Regarding his fallout from the Epstein scandal, Bond stressed that Mountbatten-Windsor could do one thing to earn the public's trust slowly. She continued, "One thing he could do to show some remorse (for, at the very least, his bad judgment in befriending Epstein) is to cooperate with the Congressional committee and tell them what he saw and what he knows." Indeed, as Bond shared, the ex-royal is reportedly avoiding facing the US Congress in their investigation into Epstein's crimes. Congressional investigators said in a letter that they wished for Mountbatten-Windsor's assistance to "uncover the identities of Mr Epstein's co-conspirators and enablers."
Similar to Bond, royal expert Barbara Davies levied identical accusations against Mountbatten-Windsor, claiming he's allegedly 'playing hardball' with his royal privileges. In an article for the Daily Mail, she penned, "He [Mountbatten-Windsor] wants a cook, a housekeeper, and a secretary-cum-butler, plus gardeners – either his own or the use of those already working for the royal family." A source further alleged that the former Duke was banned from riding on the grounds of Windsor Castle. However, Mountbatten-Windsor recently broke cover last week when he was seen horse-riding on the Windsor estate.
While the former Prince is said to bask in his indifference, insiders claimed he is scared of one particular member of his family. A source spilled, "There is also the question of long-term funding and housing. It is assumed that the King will make Andrew a generous allowance, something that may not continue under King William, so Andrew wants guarantees," as the 'iron-clad' Prince of Wales is said not to let go of his uncle scot free, either under his reign, or before it.
