Ex-Prince Andrew is no longer considered a working royal after being stripped of his titles. And he reportedly doesn’t think his older brother, King Charles, has made the right choice by not allowing him to perform any royal duties!
According to reports, the former Duke of York, who was stripped of his titles, royal patronages, and affiliations following sexual assault allegations and intense scrutiny over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, thinks the monarch is “wrong and foolish” for keeping him away from royal duties, as he reportedly believes he has years of expertise that are now going to waste.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Wants To Take On More Royal Duties
The father-of-two, who shares daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, reportedly wants to take on some royal duties as the monarchy continues to operate with a smaller pool of working royals following the late Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020, while Andrew's own removal from royal life further reduced the number of senior royals available for official engagements. Prince William has also recently come under fire for the limited number of royal duties he performs right now. So in Andrew's eyes, having him on board seemingly makes perfect sense!
Ex-Prince Andrew, who was arrested at his Sandringham home on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday in February this year, "feels passionately he can still play a role within The Firm, even as an unofficial advisor," an insider reportedly told National Examiner.
Andrew served as a trade envoy under the late Queen Elizabeth II, with the source explaining: "He's not shy in complaining that the family has gone to pieces in the wake of his mother's death."
They went on: "The fact he's effectively been banished into seclusion and omitted from all social functions or big picture discussions is something that angers him greatly. He believes it's wrong and foolish for the king to be wasting his expertise."
According to Examiner, the disgraced royal "feels passionately that he's the perfect person to step up and help in some capacity," along with his siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward. "So, that's what he's pushing for right now," they said.
As well as allowing him to help out with royal duties, Andrew reportedly would "appreciate plenty more day-to-day support too," including "more staff and better lodgings and expenses for a start." But his hopes of returning to royal life seem increasingly unlikely, particularly as both King Charles and Prince William have reportedly been pushing for a smaller, more streamlined monarchy.
Ex-Prince Andrew's Daughters Could Suffer Once The Monarchy Becomes More Streamlined
Andrew's reported desire to return to royal duties comes as King Charles and Prince William have been linked to plans for a more streamlined monarchy, making his request even less likely to be granted! King Charles also reportedly "wishes to distance himself" from scandal, which also doesn't work in Andrew's favor!
And Andrew isn't the only York to lose (or potentially lose) his royal roles and privileges. A recent government report revealed that King Charles pays the rent on Princess Beatrice's St. James's Palace apartment and Princess Eugenie's Ivy Cottage home at Kensington Palace through private funds, despite neither being a working royal. And that's something the Prince of Wales reportedly has issues with!
According to RadarOnline, Prince William is reportedly far from impressed by the arrangement, despite having a seemingly good relationship with his cousins. "He thinks it's egregious for non-working royals to be feasting off the royal pie like this," an insider claimed.
They went on to suggest that King Charles could make changes even before William takes the throne, adding: "Charles needs to trim the fat, and nixing Beatrice and Eugenie's free rent is a no-brainer."
If those reports are accurate, Andrew's hopes of being welcomed back into the fold – complete with more staff, better accommodations and a new role within The Firm – could therefore be a particularly tough sell.
