Real reason Andrew is unlikely to move to the UAE despite Middle East ties

Former Prince Andrew is unlikely to move to the UAE despite his past connections in the Middle East, a royal expert has claimed.

Royal expert Jennie Bond claimed that the “disgraced” royal relocating to UAE makes little sense in practice.

While a move abroad might promise privacy and luxury, Bond said it would take him far away from his daughters and grandchildren, something he is unlikely to accept.

Speaking with The Mirror, she said, “He certainly does seem to have friends in high places in the Middle East…and his life there wouldn’t be short on luxury.

“But it could also be very lonely. Andrew does still have his family, including his grandchildren, so I think it’s unlikely that he would want to move abroad permanently.”

Reports claimed Andrew will move to King Charles’ private estate in Sandringham but Bond said it will be no means be a punishment for the former Duke of York.

“Being ‘banished’ to Sandringham doesn’t strike me as too tough an existence: he will be given a house, no doubt some staff, security and a life of leisure in a beautiful part of the country,” she noted.

Bond continued, “It would probably be easier for the rest of the royal family if Andrew disappeared to somewhere like the Middle East – especially as the Epstein revelations continue to drip their poison.

“But I think they feel they have done all they can to distance themselves from Andrew and the problem.”