Andrew, who has faced disgrace, was seen avoiding an uncomfortable situation during a horse ride near Windsor Castle. This occurred after reports surfaced that his youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, has distanced herself from him due to the controversy surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew arrived at Windsor Castle in his car before riding a horse with a groom. Despite appearing somber initially, he was later seen laughing and gesturing while dodging horse droppings on the ground. The ex-Duke is reportedly in the final days of residing at his Royal Lodge mansion after being stripped of his titles by the King in October.
The estrangement from his daughter has left Andrew “devastated.” Princess Eugenie, 35, has allegedly ceased communication with her father, opting not to visit him during the Christmas holiday. Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice, his other daughter, is trying to maintain a delicate balance between staying connected with her father and the Royal Family. However, Eugenie has completely cut ties with Andrew.
Recent sightings of a removals van at Royal Lodge hint at Andrew’s imminent departure following a deadline to vacate the property. Although Buckingham Palace has not confirmed the news, it is speculated that Andrew will be relocating to Marsh Farm in Norfolk. Renovation work at the farm has been ongoing, with service providers seen installing amenities like Sky TV and WiFi. Additionally, a pest control company was observed at the property today.
The formal removal of Andrew’s titles and privileges by the King in late October was a result of his “serious lapses” in judgment, as detailed in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir and documents from Epstein’s estate. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Andrew will be moving to Marsh Farm without his ex-wife, Fergie, with whom he has been residing at Royal Lodge post their divorce nearly three decades ago. Fergie’s future living arrangements remain uncertain, with reports suggesting she may seek a residence in Windsor or closer to one of their daughters.