Disgraced Prince Andrew spends his weekends teaching granddaughter Sienna, 3, posh hobby after Beatrice’s ‘concerns’
Since that Newsnight interview, his life has drastically changed.
Prince Andrew, who used to frequent A-list parties and was well-known for his penchant for luxury, is now mostly restricted to the Royal Lodge, a 30-bedroom residence on the Windsor estate that he occupies with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
He spends his days there, a long way from the glitzy life he used to lead.
The Duke of York now uses his weekends to teach his three-year-old granddaughter Sienna Mapelli-Mozzi how to take the reins as she learns to ride, thanks to all that free time.
Since Queen Elizabeth did the same at the same age, royal children have continued the practice of learning to ride a horse from an early age.
The 64-year-old Duke of York, who has been embroiled in scandal, is frequently depicted riding about the estate during the day. More recently, he was almost thrown off the horse.
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The Prince is thought to now rely on “protective Princesses Beatrice, 36, and Eugenie, 34.”
“The girls take the grandchildren to visit him most weekends,” the insider told Hello! Magazine.
Compared to former years, they are now spending a lot more time with him.
“They are quite close to their father; they seem to be quite protective towards him.”
According to reports, both Princesses have continued another custom of the late Queen Elizabeth by inviting friends to the estate for photo shoots in recent weeks.
This is exactly what the Queen did prior to her death, which was to host frequent get-togethers for her grandchildren.
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PrinceThe shift in Andrew’s life has prompted him to support the King and Prince of Wales when needed and to spend more time with his daughters who are balancing their jobs.
When Sarah, the Duchess of York, is home, Andrew likes to stroll their five Norfolk Terriers and two of the late Queen’s Corgis around the 30 million estate. He also enjoys playing golf when he isn’t spending time with the family or riding his horse.
Robert Hardman, a royal author, told the Right Royal Podcast:He has no other possessions, no public life, and no public position.
He is obviously committed to this house and enjoys living there, so he will attempt to make it work if he can.
Inexplicably, the Prince has managed to avoid eviction by finding enough money to cover his security costs at Royal Lodge.
The Sun also disclosed that Andrew is privately funding a low-cost security arrangement to stay at his royal residence, despite the King’s attempts to force him out.
Additionally, he lost the $3 million he received annually from His Majesty to pay for the security at Windsor’s Royal Lodge.
Inside Prince Andrew’s ‘crumbling’ Royal Lodge
At least for the time being, the disgraced Duke of York dwells at the 30 million-pound Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire.
Insiders have dubbed the standoff the “siege of Royal Lodge” as King Charles has intensified his efforts to remove the Duke.
Prince Andrew still resides at the country home with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, even though they divorced in 1996.
With its striking white façade, Prince Andrew’s royal home has 30 rooms with lots of space for entertainment, as well as seven bedrooms on the upper two floors.
At his “crumbling” house, the Duke of York is reported to spend his days “watching TV in a dark room” like a prisoner.
The estimated annual cost of Royal Lodge’s “need extensive repairs” is around 400,000.
According to reports, the monarch is growing more and more irritated with Andrew’s disregard for the enormous mansion.
Despite having no visible source of income, Andrew allegedly promised King Charleshe that he would handle the costly renovations.
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