Andrew confined to 'lonely existence'

Andrew watches a TV channel which shows planes landing as one of his new methods of relaxation

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Published August 24, 2026
"Andrew isn't important anymore.”

A royal expert has claimed that former Duke of York Andrew is confined to a ‘lonely existence’ as he feels ‘abandoned’ by the royal family.

Speaking to the Fox News Digital, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner said Andrew obviously is feeling the ‘contempt and distancing’ from other senior members of the royal family.

Turner further said the former Duke is ‘confined to a lonely existence.’

"Allegedly, he watches a TV channel which shows planes landing as one of his new methods of relaxation."

The royal expert also reflected on Andrew’s mental health as some of his favorite activities, like riding and shooting, ‘may have been curtailed.’

He said, "So his mental health will become more prevalent. Some of his favorite activities, like riding and shooting, may have been curtailed. The ongoing police investigation is a continuous worry for him. And still, his soulmate and former wife is being distant."

Another royal expert Hilary Fordwich has claimed that "Andrew isn't important anymore.”

"No one is very concerned about how he's feeling. However, it's important to ensure he doesn't cause any more damage to the monarchy," she added.

The experts have made these remarks as the royal family is gathering at Balmoral, and even Prince Harry and his wife Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet have been invited to join them.

Also, even Andrew’s daughters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice have abandoned the former Duke.

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.
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