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Shamed Andrew will not let King ‘forget’ about his exile

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has got a new argument against his exile from the Royal Lodge, as an expert

Published May 10, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor would be more resentful towards King Charles after recent incident post his banishment.

The ex-Duke of York, who is now living in Marsh farm, was reportedly threatened by a man in an uncomfortable manner.

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Speaking about Andrew‘s reaction to the latest incident, Royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror : “I think Andrew will use this alleged incident to argue that he needs more security, funded by his brother , the King…and he will probably feel even more resentful that he has been banished to the more public surroundings of Sandringham.

She added: “This will obviously make Andrew more nervous about going out, but he does always appear to have at least one bodyguard with him — and the fact is, he escaped without harm. But this has proved that Mountbatten-Windsor is a target and needs security. And I don’t think he will let the King forget it.”

Jennie noted: “This must have been a frightening experience which will have shocked Andrew and the rest of his family. I don’t think we should wish this on anyone.

“One of the biggest dangers to any member of the royal family has always been the lone protester or stalker - the late Queen at Trooping, Charles and a gunman in Australia, Anne and the attempted kidnap.

“I imagine there may have been some communication, if not a direct conversation, between Charles and Andrew, and I can picture his other siblings picking up the phone to check that he’s ok. He is, after all, still their brother,” she said.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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