Royal Staffers Reportedly Refuse to Serve Ex-Prince Andrew After His Move to Sandringham
Former Prince Andrew’s relocation to the Sandringham estate has reportedly sparked quiet resistance behind palace walls.
According to a report from The Sun, a growing number of royal staffers have declined to work for Andrew following his move, with insiders describing a “long list” of employees opting out of serving him altogether.
“They’ve been told they don’t have to serve Andrew or work for him if they feel uncomfortable,” a source told the outlet. “There is already quite a list saying no thanks. There is understandably a lot of disquiet — he is now viewed as a total pariah.”
Titles Lost, Home Vacated
Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was forced to vacate Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park after King Charles stripped him of his royal titles and honors. The decision marked another major step in distancing the monarchy from the disgraced royal.
Andrew officially moved out of the 30-room residence on February 2, PEOPLE confirms. His living arrangements are now being privately funded by the King.
A Temporary Stay — With No Easy Exit
The 65-year-old is currently staying at Wood Farm, a secluded property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. He is expected to eventually relocate to Marsh Farm, another nearby residence undergoing renovations.
However, sources close to the situation say pushing Andrew out of Wood Farm may prove difficult.
“It’s a place he has long preferred and wanted to return to,” one insider told PEOPLE. “Marsh Farm is considered far more exposed.”
Renewed Scrutiny Fuels Tension
Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 after his widely criticized BBC interview addressing his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While he has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, renewed scrutiny followed the Department of Justice’s Jan. 30 release of Epstein-related documents.
Newly released emails and photographs include images that allegedly show Andrew kneeling over an unidentified woman. He has not commented publicly on the latest revelations and did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Daughters Caught in the Fallout
Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s daughters, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, have retained their royal titles and joined King Charles for Christmas celebrations — without their parents.
Royal author Robert Jobson says the sisters are struggling privately.
“They believed their father,” Jobson told PEOPLE. “Just like the late Queen and Charles, Andrew told them he had done nothing wrong. I think they now feel pretty duped.”
Jobson added that the situation has been especially difficult for Eugenie, calling the fallout “deeply painful” for both sisters.
As Andrew attempts to live quietly at Sandringham, sources suggest his presence continues to create discomfort — not only within the royal family, but among the very staff expected to serve him.