Prince Andrew, embroiled in controversy following his latest scandal, is reportedly preparing to leave his UK residence for a new life abroad.
The Duke of York, already facing public backlash for his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, now finds himself in the centre of a national security scandal involving a close confidante accused of being a Chinese spy.
As the fallout escalated, King Charles reportedly urged Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, to withdraw from royal Christmas events to avoid further embarrassment for the monarchy.
Following these events, the disgraced royal, long reluctant to leave his 30-room Royal Lodge, is now considering relocating to Abu Dhabi. According to royal historian Andrew Lownie, Andrew has been offered exclusive access to a fully staffed private palace by the Abu Dhabi authorities.
“Andrew has been given the use of a palace by the Abu Dhabi authorities. It costs them nothing,” Lownie told The Daily Beast. “He has been spending a lot of time there in recent years and is expected to divide his time between the Middle East and the UK starting next year.”
The move appears to offer Andrew a fresh start, with favourable weather, golf courses, and freedom to conduct business. It also provides an escape from the intense scrutiny he faces in the UK.
Andrew’s family, including his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, are reportedly familiar with Abu Dhabi, making the transition easier for the disgraced royal.
As discussions around his move continue, tensions remain over Andrew’s fate at the Royal Lodge, with a final resolution expected in the coming year.
