Prince Andrew currently resides at Royal Lodge, where he is reportedly living a ‘disconnected existence’ after losing his remaining royal titles due to the ongoing accusations from Virginia Giuffre. Royal experts, including British broadcaster Helena Chard, have described his current lifestyle as one of isolation, with his days spent watching war films and playing war-themed games on a large wall TV. He also reportedly uses a live plane spotting tracker app and participates in online golf tournaments. In addition to these activities, Prince Andrew is said to occasionally garden and ride horses at his Windsor Estate.
Chard noted that Prince Andrew’s gardening could provide much-needed grounding and mental health benefits. However, she also pointed out that his behavior suggests a sense of feeling wronged, with a tendency to blame others rather than reflecting on his actions. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich reported that Buckingham Palace is actively pushing for Prince Andrew to move out of Royal Lodge, with the expected announcement likely to be delayed due to King Charles III’s visit to Rome. Fordwich speculated that Prince Andrew might be relocating to the Scottish highlands, a more remote area.
Prince Andrew’s decision to relinquish his royal titles, a move supported by King Charles III, is seen as a response to the ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding the allegations against him. His statement released earlier this year emphasized that the accusations have become a distraction from the work of the royal family. Despite this, the palace continues to pressure him to move out of Royal Lodge. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams indicated that Prince Andrew is under some form of siege, with periodic visits from his daughters and their children. He is also said to occasionally engage in pheasant shooting, a popular activity in the Scottish highlands.
The Giuffre family released a statement following Prince Andrew’s decision, expressing support for his choice to give up his titles, which they see as vindication for Virginia Roberts Giuffre. They believe this move is a significant step forward in their fight to bring justice to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged child sex-trafficking network. Giuffre’s memoir, released posthumously, detailed her long-standing accusations against Prince Andrew, including allegations that she had sex with him when she was 17. The family pointed to recently surfaced emails between Epstein and Prince Andrew from 2011, contradicting the royal’s claim that he ceased contact with Epstein in 2010.