Prince Andrew is trying to stay hidden at home in the grounds of Windsor, claim reports (Image: Getty)
An “embarrassed” Prince Andrew is trying to hide in the shadows at his home in as it remains in dire need of repairs, it has been claimed.
Royal expert, Hilary Fordwich, told : ” has voiced, to friends, he’s embarrassed [by] his situation.”
She added: “The declining disrepair and decay… of his residence has become a spectacle, a visual reflection of the broader fallout from his despicable involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and further fall from royal favor.”
Insiders have also claimed to the Daily Mail that Andrew’s 30-room mansion is surrounded by shrubbery and woodland, as the flowers that once bloomed are nowhere to be seen.
In November, reports arose that Andrew, who was at risk of eviction after his allowance was cut, where he resides with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
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Andrew lives at the Royal Lodge in Windsor with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson (Image: Getty)
The property, thought to be worth £30 million, was leased by the late Queen Elizabeth to her second son over 20 years ago. But reports state Charles thinks he should move somewhere more modest such as .
‘The Battle for Royal Lodge: Andrew vs Charles’ which aired on Channel Five, discussed reasons for Andrew’s potential eviction.
Royal correspondent Emily Andrews said: “The reason given by those close to the King is that he doesn’t think it’s appropriate for a disgraced member of the royal family to live in such luxury.”
PR expert Mark Borkowski told The Sun’s Royal Exclusive podcast: “I think he just needs to carry on playing golf and driving his cars around the estate and whatever.” He added there was “no way” anyone would go near him for work after the scandals that had hit him in the past 10 years.
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