KING CHARLES REMOVES PRINCE ANDREW’S ROYAL LODGE GUARDS
Lady Awbrey, Author of the ROYALS Column
BY ARGLWYDDES AWBREY
In a significant move, King Charles has terminated the private security team assigned to Prince Andrew at the Royal Lodge mansion. This decision leaves the Duke of York without any dedicated protection at his residence, raising questions about his future at the estate.
The Royal Lodge, a 31-room mansion located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, has been Prince Andrew’s home since 2004. A single man does not deserve a 31-room house and the Royal Family is tired of supporting it financially and the British Commonwealth is also tired of footing the bill for Prince Andrew’s extravagance.
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The decision to remove the security detail comes amid ongoing tensions between King Charles and Prince Andrew. The Duke of York has faced mounting pressure to vacate the Royal Lodge, especially after his controversial association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein came to light. Despite being stripped of his royal duties and publicly funded police protection in 2022, Prince Andrew has continued to reside at the mansion, with his security costs privately funded by King Charles.
Sources close to the royal family suggest that the removal of the security team is a strategic move by King Charles to encourage Prince Andrew to leave the Royal Lodge. The King has reportedly been trying to persuade his brother to relocate to a smaller residence, such as Frogmore Cottage, which was previously occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The termination of the security contracts, effective from the end of October, has sparked widespread speculation about Prince Andrew’s next steps. Without the protection of a dedicated security team, it is uncertain how the Duke will manage his safety and the upkeep of the expansive property. The Royal Lodge requires significant annual maintenance costs, which Prince Andrew has struggled to meet.
This development marks a new chapter in the ongoing saga of Prince Andrew’s fall from grace. As the royal family navigates these internal conflicts, the public and media continue to scrutinize the actions and decisions of its members. The removal of Prince Andrew’s security detail underscores the broader efforts by King Charles to reshape the royal household and address lingering controversies.
WARNING TO ALL ROYAL FAMILY MEMBERS
King Charles’ decisive action to strip Prince Andrew of his security detail and nudge him out of his “dream state” of entitlement to a 31-room mansion, despite his lack of official duties and penchant for leisure, serves as a stark reminder of the expectations placed upon members of the Royal Family.
This move should also be seen as a cautionary tale for Harry and Meghan, signalling that any attempts to undermine the monarchy by trying to establish a faux monarchy out of Montecito will not be tolerated. That attempt did not work when King Edward and Wallis Simpson tried it and it will be tolerated now.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would do well to heed this warning and reconsider their approach, ensuring they align more closely with the values and responsibilities expected of them.
