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Shamed Andrew ‘biggest transition’ during exile laid bare

Shamed Andrew to keep his distance with Royals for the sake of rules

Published May 24, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is going through a tough phase as he transitions into a life of exile.

The ex Duke of York, who is currently living at Marsh Farm, is braving through the fall out with his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

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In book ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,’ author Andrew Lownie said: "The [claim] that Eugenie didn't tell her father about her pregnancy shows just how fractured that relationship may be".

"I think publicly the royals are likely to maintain that distance, but maybe privately [they will see him]. It's interesting that Edward's gone, I didn't think there was great love lost between the brothers, though they are the closest in age. They might be seeing the reputational damage of being associated with him."

The ex Prince has "found a deeper connection with nature and animals to help him escape the daily stress of all the 'unfounded' allegations'".

Shamed Andrew earlier added: "It's been very hard to deal with. The hardest thing was how it affected my family and put so much burden on them. For that, I'm sorry beyond words, and unfortunately, will have to bear that regret for the rest of my life."

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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