Earlier this week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor left the last shred of his royal life behind as he was finally kicked out of the Royal Lodge and relocated to Sandringham in Norfolk.
Within just days of settling in to his life in exile, it seems the former prince’s presence at the King’s estate has not been welcomed by some of the dedicated staff. According to reports from The Sun, bosses at Sandringham have informed staff they do not have to work for Andrew if they feel uncomfortable.
An insider told the publication that there is a “long list” of staff members who do not wish to work for the disgraced royal, as new revelations continue to emerge from the latest damning drop of the Epstein files. Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
The source said: “They’ve been told they don’t have to serve Andrew or work for him if they feel uncomfortable. There is already quite a list saying no thanks. There is understandably a lot of disquiet as he is now a total pariah. But there is also a worry that once he gets comfortable at Wood Farm while Marsh Farm is being finished, they will never get him out again.”
Andrew will be staying at Wood Farm temporarily while Marsh Farm, where he will permanently reside, is still undergoing renovations.
It is understood that the former prince left the Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate for good in the middle of the night on Monday, with his quick getaway meaning many of his belongings were left behind in the 30-room mansion he had called home for more than 20 years.
The Mirror understands that in order to retrieve his belongings, Andrew must make official arrangements to return to his former home by telling royal aides whenever he is returning to the monarch’s Berkshire estate instead of returning as he pleases.
One insider said: “It’s the latest in a long line of indignities for him. The King was not amused in the slightest that his brother was seen out riding in Windsor and driving around the estate, waving to passers by, while the Epstein scandal was reaching more depths over the last few days. Andrew has left quite a lot of belongings behind, so he will have to return and collect them, but may only do so by strict appointment.”
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