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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Prince Andrew 'keeps home and title' despite lurid sex claims and public anger
There may have been calls for disgraced Prince Andrew to lose his remaining royal titles - but royal expert Jennie Bond doesn't believe it will happen After a flood of new lurid claims about Prince Andrew were revealed in a bombshell book, the disgraced Duke of York has faced calls for his titles to be stripped. Research has found that the majority of the public would back the removal of his York dukedom, as well as his princely title. It comes after the biography called Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks' by Andrew Lownie, which finally hit shelves this week, delved into the private life of the late Queen's son, depicting him as sex obsessed, a "useful idiot" and easy prey for Jeffrey Epstein. For his titles to be removed, legislation would be required for Parliament to prevent Andrew from continuing as the Duke of York. At the same time, his birthright to be a prince, as the son of a monarch, could be changed if a Letters Patent were issued by the King. READ MORE: Prince Andrew 'caught in foul-mouthed tirade' in speed bumps row near Royal Lodge But even though Jennie Bond believes Andrew has damaged the monarchy's reputation, she doubts his titles will be taken. The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror: "He has already been sacked by his mother, stripped of his military appointments and banned from using his HRH in any official capacity. "His brother, the King, has cut off his allowance and his security costs and wants him out of Royal Lodge. You could argue that he has already paid a hefty price. But opinion polls continue to show that he is deeply disliked, and the public wants to see him squirm. "I'm not sure that taking his Dukedom away would serve any great purpose, other than making the King look particularly vindictive, and causing Parliament to spend time on an issue that doesn't affect the rest of us: MPs surely have better things to do?" Andrew stepped away from public duties in 2019 amid the furore over his friendship with Epstein following his Newsnight interview and stopped using His Royal Highness. But despite no longer being a working royal, he has appeared at family events. Just earlier this year, he joined the King and several other senior royals for their traditional Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor. So, is there any way Andrew could somehow claw himself back into public acceptance? For Jennie, this time has long gone. She added: "His best course of action is to lie low, enjoy the immensely privileged lifestyle he still has, embrace his family life, and do as his brother asks. "If he is still invited to family gatherings, he would do well to forego the protocol of walking in order of precedence and fade quietly into the background. In other words: show a bit of humility, Andrew, because we haven't seen a shred of it yet. "For his two daughters, this latest slew of lurid allegations must be hard to take. They have done nothing wrong and are popular with the rest of the family — and with much of the public."
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC legend's brutal six-word assessment of Prince Andrew over new allegations
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince Andrew has been hit with a barrage of fresh allegations in an explosive new book. The biography covering both Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, presents a series of startling claims about the duo, including their widespread unfaithfulness prior to their separation and the disgraced Duke of York's alleged outbursts towards staff. Andrew withdrew from Royal duties in 2019 following a disastrous BBC Newsnight interview regarding his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. He has since become entangled in additional controversies - including his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggests that Andrew is becoming "the problem that won't go away" with the publication of 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks' by Andrew Lownie. She told the Mirror: "Every few months now, there seem to be new allegations about Prince Andrew and lurid stories about his behaviour over the years," reports the Mirror. "These summer months are meant to be a period of calm and respite for the Royal family. But here's the Duke once again, splashed all over the papers, with graphic tales. "I'm sure the book will have infuriated Andrew. I have to say, though, that from my own experience of meeting the Duke and my conversations with many people who have known him or worked with him over the years, there is a distinct ring of truth about his portrayal in this book. Arrogant, pompous and obsessed with status was my abiding impression of him." August typically witnesses the royals retreating en masse to Scotland to enjoy time at their cherished Balmoral estate. King Charles has maintained the custom of welcoming family members to join him in Scotland. In past years, Andrew, alongside former spouse Fergie, have numbered amongst the invited guests. Jennie reckons these fresh claims could throw a wrench into any prospective Balmoral arrangements. She continued: "For the King, it must be exasperating to have to read once again about his brother's shenanigans. It will be interesting to see whether the Duke and Duchess are invited to Balmoral this year as part of the family's summer get-togethers. It certainly could be awkward. "But I don't think we should expect any retaliation from the King. He remains Charles's brother, and I suspect the King will just roll his eyes, probably swear about Andrew under his breath - but then get on with more important things in life. "The book will, of course, annoy the Palace communications team who are constantly having to shore up the damage to the monarchy caused by Andrew's behaviour." Nevertheless, the publication didn't solely level accusations at Andrew, it also suggested that former wife Fergie would make lavish requests and led a lifestyle of "opulent excess". It's claimed that she extravagantly spent on staff, holidays, parties and flowers, showing little concern for paying bills during her marriage to Andrew - with the late Queen settling her debts amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Mirror has reached out to the Duke and Duchess of York for a response. Jennie commented: "For Fergie, I think the book will be a very tough read. In recent months and years, she has been brought in from the cold and has enjoyed a number of family occasions with her royal relatives. "There's also been a good deal of public sympathy for the Duchess in her struggle with cancer. So, headlines like 'Duchess of Excess' and stories about her alleged extraordinary profligate spending will hit her hard."
Daily Mirror
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I've met Prince Andrew and one thing struck me when I read humiliating new allegations'
More shock allegations have emerged against Prince Andrew in a bombshell book - and royal expert Jennie Bond has revealed her experience when she encountered him Prince Andrew has faced a torrent of new allegations in a bombshell new book. The biography of both Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, makes a number of shock claims about the pair, including their rampant infidelity before they split and the disgraced Duke of York's supposed rants at staff. Andrew stepped down from royal duties in 2019 after a car crash BBC Newsnight interview about his connection to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Since then, he's been embroiled in further scandals - including his links to an alleged Chinese spy. And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Andrew is proving to be "the problem that won't go away" with the release of 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks' by Andrew Lownie. She told the Mirror: "Every few months now, there seem to be new allegations about Prince Andrew and lurid stories about his behaviour over the years. "These summer months are meant to be a period of calm and respite for the Royal family. But here's the Duke once again, splashed all over the papers, with graphic tales. "I'm sure the book will have infuriated Andrew. I have to say, though, that from my own experience of meeting the Duke and my conversations with many people who have known him or worked with him over the years, there is a distinct ring of truth about his portrayal in this book. Arrogant, pompous and obsessed with status was my abiding impression of him." The month of August usually sees the royals all decamp to Scotland to spend time at their beloved Balmoral estate. King Charles has continued the tradition of inviting members of his family to spend time with him in Scotland. In previous years, Andrew, as well as ex-wife Fergie, have been among the guests. And Jennie believes these latest allegations could prove to be a spanner in any potential Balmoral plans. She added: "For the King, it must be exasperating to have to read once again about his brother's shenanigans. It will be interesting to see whether the Duke and Duchess are invited to Balmoral this year as part of the family's summer get-togethers. It certainly could be awkward. "But I don't think we should expect any retaliation from the King. He remains Charles's brother, and I suspect the King will just roll his eyes, probably swear about Andrew under his breath — but then get on with more important things in life. "The book will, of course, annoy the Palace communications team who are constantly having to shore up the damage to the monarchy caused by Andrew's behaviour." However, the book did not only make allegations against Andrew, it also claimed that ex-wife Fergie would make extravagant demands and lived a life of "opulent excess". It is alleged she spent wildly on staff, holidays, parties and flowers, with no regard for settling bills during her marriage to Andrew - with the late Queen paying off her debts totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Mirror has contacted the Duke and Duchess of York for comment. And Jennie explained: "For Fergie, I think the book will be a very tough read. In recent months and years, she has been brought in from the cold and has enjoyed a number of family occasions with her royal relatives. "There's also been a good deal of public sympathy for the Duchess in her struggle with cancer. So, headlines like 'Duchess of Excess' and stories about her alleged extraordinary profligate spending will hit her hard."
Daily Mirror
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Five Sarah Ferguson bombshells from new Prince Andrew book - divorce regret to Harrods debt
A new book about Prince Andrew and Fergie is set to be released, containing some explosive allegations about the pair, who have described themselves as the "happiest divorced couple" A shocking new royal book about Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is set to be released - and it contains some explosive allegations about the pair, who have described themselves as the "happiest divorced couple". The new book, 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks' by Andrew Lownie, gives rare insight into the lives of both Andrew and his ex-wife Fergie, making it the first joint biography of the former couple, who still live together and are close friends. The latest royal book, seen by The Mirror, explores Sarah's 10-year marriage and beyond - from racking up millions of pounds in debt to flying halfway across the world in hopes of nabbing a date with a golfing legend. It comes after King Charles' Balmoral Castle forced to close as warning issued in statement. Frisky Fergie The book details claims the York's troubled marriage was riddled with infidelity, including Prince Andrew 'slept with more than a dozen women' in the first year of his marriage to Sarah. The biography alleges Fergie wanted to be 'The One' but enjoyed several affairs of her own with 'reckless abandon'. Lownie details claims the York's troubled marriage was riddled with infidelity. Within weeks of their lavish wedding in 1986, Fergie is said to have realised the marriage was a mistake as they had few mutual interests. And, with Andrew regularly away on Navy duty, it has been claimed that she embarked on numerous flings. He allegedly told his new wife early on: 'I am a prince, then a naval officer, then a husband.' Lownie details claims from a former driver who worked for the couple that Andrew slept with more than 12 women before their first anniversary. The author also alleges Andrew has slept with more than 1,000 women in his life. Huge debts Sarah spent wildly on staff, holidays, parties and flowers, with no regard on settling bills during her marriage to Prince Andrew, it is alleged. The Duchess, who was married to the disgraced Duke of York for a decade between 1986 and 1996, was bailed out on "several occasions" according to renowned historian Lownie, including one payment of £500,000 in April 1994 when the bank Coutts "demanded £500,000 within 14 days". Lownie claims Ferguson's life as a member of the royal family was notable for being "marked by ambition and financial recklessness". The Duchess is alleged to have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on royal staff, renting foreign villas and demanding security for her two daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice. Lownie writes: "The bubbly young redhead was initially seen as a breath of fresh air when she married him in 1986, but her exploitation of her royal status to make money has seen her join her ex-husband as a hugely diminished figure." Despite a string of failed business ventures, often trading on her royal connections, including putting her name to a chain of retirement homes that went bankrupt, Ferguson reportedly had debts in excess of £3.7million by 1994. Lownie states "she needed bank approval to pay even modest cheques. But even then, according to a member of her staff, she always believed there would be 'a deal around the corner' that would solve all her problems". According to the author behind several books on the royal family including Prince Philip 's uncle Lord Mountbatten and King Edward VIII, who famously abdicated after less than a year in 1936, Fergie became well known for running up huge bills on credit in stores such as Harrods and not paying. Divorce regret A series of alleged affairs on both Andrew and Fergie's parts would ultimately end their marriage in 1992, with their divorce finalised four years later. Despite their doomed romance, Fergie has long hinted at the fact that she would not discount the possibility of remarrying her ex-husband. However, one major royal stepped in to ensure the couple would not tie the knot once more. Fergie gave a tell-all interview in 1999 to mark her 40th birthday, speaking candidly to The Times about the ups and downs of both her relationship and motherhood. In the interview, Fergie maintained that the couple had 'got divorced because I had to go out to work, and Andrew and I believed that it wasn't right for me to be commercial while I was still in the Royal Family'. Despite this, she also said that she had not ruled out remarrying Prince Andrew in the future, and also hinted at the fact that she was open to trying for a third child. According to the biography, Prince Philip was determined to stop Andrew and Fergie marrying for a second time as he claimed the Duchess of York was 'living in the land of Nod' and 'a squalid public relations exercise'. 'Opportunist' Elsewhere in the book, author Lownie shared claims that Prince Philip was not a fan of Sarah from the beginning, as he wrote that the late Duke of Edinburgh thought Fergie was an opportunist. A "well-connected" source of the author stated: "Fergie couldn't stop talking – and inappropriately. She was all high jinks, jolly hockey sticks and practical jokes. Andy loved it, no one else did. The Queen said to someone, 'Does that girl never stop talking!' The Duke of Edinburgh just thought she was a girl on the make." Chasing Tiger Fergie once flew 1,500 miles in an attempt to go on a date with golfing legend Tiger Woods. According to the royal author, she flew halfway around the world to pursue the "gorgeous" Tiger a year after her split from Andrew. Confiding in Piers Morgan before embarking on the ambitious journey, she even allegedly said she was "in love" with the athlete. In the biography, which Lownie says is the product of four years of research and hundreds of interviews, the author claims that Fergie was in a hot pursuit of famous potential lovers over the years. She is said to have confided to broadcaster Morgan, telling him: "I'm in love." Morgan reportedly asked her: "Who's the lucky guy?" to which Fergie replied: "He doesn't know yet." Fergie then allegedly suggested she was going to "follow him around the course for a bit and see how I get on". Morgan joked: "Poor old Tiger isn't going to know what's hit him." Morgan's advice seemed to help Fergie, as rather than being seen as a romantic couple, the unlikely duo became good friends, with the Duchess seen supporting him at golf competitions.
Daily Mirror
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Andrew bombshell claims from 'sex crazed hotel nights to William's outrage'
An explosive new royal book delving into the life of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson is set to hit the shelves, and it contains some shocking allegations A shocking new royal book about Prince Andrew is set to be released - and it contains some explosive allegations about the disgraced Duke. From being an alleged "serial sex addict" to leaving Prince William furious over comments about Princess Kate, the claims are extensive. The new book, 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the Yorks' by Andrew Lownie, gives rare insight into the lives of both Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, making it the first joint biography of the former couple, who still live together and are close friends. The disgraced Duke stepped down from royal duties in 2019 after a car crash BBC Newsnight interview about his connection to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Since then, he's been embroiled in further scandals - including his links to an alleged Chinese spy - and rarely makes public appearances with the royals. But it seems that this latest royal book, seen by The Mirror, means Andrew's headaches are far from over. 'Randy Andy' nickname Prince Andrew was dubbed 'Randy Andy' in the press for many years before his public disgrace, but the author claims that he got the infamous nickname much earlier. It was during his time at Gordonstoun School, in the north of Scotland - where King Charles also spent his schooldays - that Andrew was apparently first given this dubious nickname. According to the book, even as a teenager, Andrew had no trouble picking up girlfriends and already had a lot of sexual experience, and the nickname has followed him ever since. Andrew's many lovers The author alleges that Prince Andrew has, over the course of his life, slept with over 1,000 women. Lownie claims that the Duke has slept with adult film stars, political figures, as well as nightclub staff and bartenders. One young woman, a 20-year-old model, shared, "He wanted me to engage in kinky sexual activity. He had no boundaries. He told me he had an open marriage arrangement with his wife." "After returning to London, I never heard from him again. I felt like he used me for a few days, so he could live his wildest fantasies," the book noted. Thailand hotel shock According to the book, when Andrew was sent to Thailand to represent the crown at the King of Thailand's Diamond Jubilee in 2006, he demanded that more than 40 women be sent to his hotel room. Lownie quotes a witness who claims: "Often, as soon as one left, another would arrive." Some days, more than 10 women are claimed to have gone to his hotel room, leaving staff in shock. These claims have been echoed by royal expert Tom Sykes at the Daily Beast, who wrote that his own sources made the same claims, and alleged that the rumours had long circulated about the trip. "My sources have confirmed Lownie's account of Andrew's industrial-scale sexual consumption, carried out under the auspices of royal diplomacy with the full apparatus of the British state behind him," said Sykes. He added that one source who spoke to him even claimed that Andrew saw "access to a revolving door of female bodies as part of the perks of office" and that he and another unnamed dignitary would send "girls to each other via luxury car services in a horrific power play masquerading as a twisted mark of respect." Extensive affairs Prince Andrew is alleged to have had "more than a dozen affairs" in just the first 12 months of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, his former driver told the author - but it wasn't long until Fergie played away too. In 1989, she struck up a romance with American Steve Wyatt, and later, when he returned to the US to make a name for himself, she got involved with his pal John Bryan. Photos of the pair frollicking in the sunshine while on holiday made the front pages of the Daily Mirror in 1992, but the book claims that Andrew made his peace with his wife's other lovers. The Duke of York would allegedly enjoy his dinner in his study, while she ate with her other romantic interests in another room. However, Fergie never quite came to terms with Andrew's infidelity, the book claims. One insider revealed, "It used to be a bit of a joke that whenever Andrew showed too close an interest in a girl, the Queen promptly issued an invitation to Fergie for afternoon tea at Windsor," in the name of making her daughter-in-law feel better about what was going on. Sarah and Andrew stopped sharing a physical relationship in the early 1990s, the book alleges, but in all other respects, continued to be close. 'Pathetic move' For most of his life, Andrew has attracted women with relative ease, a friend is reported to have told Lownie. He is alleged by sources to have rarely chased women, expecting them to either come his way, or be 'presented' to him instead. One woman who was the target of his interest told the author that his flirting tactics left a lot to be desired. "He's about as subtle as a hand grenade," she claimed. "His favourite trick is to rub your knee under the table. It's pathetic." Loner lifestyle Andrew is, despite being relaxed on the surface, actually something of a loner, the book claims - and this trait was present long before he was shunned from public life. He is alleged to have told a pal in the 1980s, "I am a loner – I really am. Yet when I say that, no one believes me." Others who knew him as a young man told the author that he was difficult to foster a personal relationship with. The book quotes a colleague from the Navy, who says he was something of a loner, but that he would use his royal mask to cover up the fact that he was really shy. Bizarre pranks Andrew has a penchant for strange pranks, the book claims - especially ones that humiliate whoever is on the receiving end. The author writes that the Duke would force party guests to close their eyes with outstretched hands, before getting them to clap - unbeknownst to them that there was an open tube of mustard in their hands, leaving them with the condiment over their faces. He is also alleged to have pushed a dinner companion's face into their meal, and unzipped a woman's dress the whole way down during a society event. William and Harry's 'real feelings' toward Andrew Neither Prince William nor Prince Harry is particularly fond of their errant uncle, the book claims. William is alleged to use less than complimentary names for Prince Andrew, as is his younger brother, with the future King also not keen on Sarah Ferguson. The Prince of Wales is claimed to be part of a push to get the former couple to move out of their mansion, Royal Lodge, and some of his animosity towards Andrew is said to be borne from occasions his uncle was rude about Princess Kate. A source told the author that William, "can't wait for the day when his father throws them both out. If Charles doesn't, I guarantee you the first thing William does when he eventually becomes king is to get them evicted." Fergie's extravagant demands Sarah Ferguson, known as Fergie, spent wildly on staff, holidays, parties and flowers, with no regard on settling bills during her marriage to Prince Andrew, it is alleged. The Duchess, who was married to the disgraced Duke of York for a decade between 1986 and 1996, was bailed out on "several occasions" according to renowned historian Andrew Lownie, including one payment of £500,000 in April 1994 when the bank Coutts "demanded £500,000 within 14 days". The Duchess is alleged to have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on royal staff, renting foreign villas and demanding security for her two daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice. Lownie writes: "The bubbly young redhead was initially seen as a breath of fresh air when she married him in 1986, but her exploitation of her royal status to make money has seen her join her ex-husband as a hugely diminished figure." Despite a string of failed business ventures, often trading on her royal connections, including putting her name to a chain of retirement homes that went bankrupt, Ferguson reportedly had debts in excess of £3.7 million by 1994. Lownie states "she needed bank approval to pay even modest cheques. But even then, according to a member of her staff, she always believed there would be 'a deal around the corner' that would solve all her problems". Buckingham Palace declined to comment.
