Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Hiding and Won’t Leave House to Walk the Late Queen’s Corgis
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been living in exile since King Charles stripped him of all his royal titles, evicted him from Royal Lodge, and banished him to Sandringham.
Andrew’s association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has caused more than just embarrassment for the royal family. There are legal troubles for the ex-prince as well, and that was made clear when law enforcement authorities descended on his temporary Wood Farm home on Feb. 19 and arrested the former Duke of York on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
After he was taken into custody, King Charles released a statement on exactly where he and the other royals stand on the matter that read: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair, and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Andrew was released after about 11 hours, but has not been seen since. A source told The Sun that the disgraced royal doesn’t have many visitors at his home, saying: “Andy’s having a pretty lonely existence as his only visitors are staff, police, and delivery drivers from Waitrose.”
There’s also a report that the reason Andrew has not been seen is because he was told not to leave the property and stay inside the house.
“Since his arrest, he has been ordered not to go horse riding. It’s considered a bad look. They don’t think he should be seen grinning and smiling on his horse like he was in Windsor. But it was one of the few things he actually enjoyed doing so what on earth is he going to do with his time? … He is now effectively housebound with just his dogs for company — including two of his late mother’s corgis,” The Sun noted.
Upon Queen Elizabeth’s death, her two corgis, Muick and Sandy, were sent to live with Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, with a Palace source saying, “The corgis will return to live at Royal Lodge.”
When Andrew was booted from that residence, and questions about the dogs were raised, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the canines would “remain within the family.”
However, since Andrew is unable to step out into the light of day anymore, he has two staff members walking Muick and Sandy close to Wood Farm. The former prince is expected to move into his new full-time home, Marsh Farm, sometime in April when renovations there are complete.
He has always denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Epstein, but has not made any public comments since his arrest
