Prince Andrew Set to Flee England for Controversial Secret Palace Overseas

Lownie points out that it is well established that Andrew and his family have admitted to or been proven to have accepted money from dubious foreign individuals.

In just one recent case, a lawsuit revealed that Andrew, his ex-wife, and their daughters received a series of payments totaling £1.4 million ($1.75m) from an alleged fraudster, Selman Turk. Turk allegedly duped a Turkish heiress into sending Andrew the money. Turk, who denies the allegations, also won a “People’s Choice” award at one of Andrew’s Pitch@Palace events. Turk has been jailed for contempt of court for failing to produce documents as ordered. The case is ongoing.

In another widely publicized case, Andrew received £3 million ($3.75m) more than the asking price for his home when he sold it in 2007 to the son-in-law of the then-president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The house sat empty for years, was demolished and rebuilt, and is now empty again.

It was first reported in 2010 that Andrew had free use of a “very impressive” and “gilded mini-palace” in Abu Dhabi. Andrew’s then-spokesman confirmed he was “given the use of a villa by the Abu Dhabi royal family” for both personal and professional use.

Norman Baker, a former British government minister who wrote extensively about the royals’ finances in a book entitled And What Do You Do?—which has a chapter about Prince Andrew titled “The Grand Old Duke of Sleaze”—told the Daily Beast: “While Andrew’s involvement with Epstein was pretty distasteful, the real scandal is his abuse of his position as U.K. trade envoy to enrich himself. Why was he engaged so heavily with this Chinese person, and why was the Chinese person engaged with him? The only logical explanation was he wanted money because he was, to quote the Chinese alleged spy’s email, ‘desperate.’

“Andrew suffers from a fatal combination of arrogance, stupidity, and greed, which leads him to do the things he does. But actually, the practice of taking something for nothing from an external source, the practice of dealing with unpleasant regimes across the world, the practice of being prepared to hide everything—these are traits that apply to Charles and the rest of the royal family. It’s just they’re rather more subtle about it.

“It wasn’t very long ago that Charles was captured accepting bags of cash, thousands of pounds of cash in Fortnum & Mason bags, from an overseas donor of dubious integrity. He looked like a mafia boss. So, Andrew in a sense is no different from anybody else. He’s just more clumsy and stupid about it.”

if Andrew does end up in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, he will be able to compare notes with another disgraced royal, Spain’s King Juan Carlos, who has lived there since 2020 when he fled Spain amidst a corruption scandal.

Oh, this is getting GOOD.

Pass the popcorn...

I may just get this bio when it comes out. I'm looking forward to reading about that idiot. 😀

OP - who cares ? Why do you keep posting on these people ?

What does the royal family of Abu Dhabi get out of helping Prince Andrew?

He holds no power or influence any more, within the British Royal Family.

So why do they still bankroll him?

Oh, this will definitely get him back in the good graces of the Royal Family!

To be fair Charles would probably be quite happy if he fucked off to Arabia and he never had to hear from him again. Same with Harry and Meghan it wasn't so much the leaving as it was the long slow sullen series of leaks and scandal's. All 3 of them going away to live their lives quietly is likely his preferred option.

[quote] So why do they still bankroll him?

Connections. His capital isn't money or influence. When people get an invite from him, of course they're showing up. I would. And then I'd meet other people at his place.

I don't think that Andrew cares any more, R6.

He seems to be taunting Charles now.

If he's going to live part-time in a palace in Abu Dhabi, why not just give up Royal Lodge?

But he's not doing that. He's keeping Royal Lodge AND moving to Abu Dhabi for part of the year.

To me, that's a pretty clear "fuck you" message to Charles.

Oh, wow, the Daily Beast! Such an accurate news source on the British royal family! Never makes anything up!

I'm surprised that it's so difficult to do something worthwhile with a life that is so privileged. He could use his time to promote good causes. He doesn't even need money for it. Or time. He could just connect other good people to do something great. Diana did it. Sure, she may have done all the goody-two-shoes things to create a contrast to Charles. But in the end it paid off well for her. She was the winner in the fight for public perception. Anne found a way to be useful, gaining tremendous respect. The funny thing is: I believe it's never too late for a royal to do a 180. If he became a genuine philanthropist today, he would still earn the respect of the people.

From a 2010 article:

[quote] Airmiles Andy's free royal villa in the Gulf

Prince Andrew has come under fire for accepting the use of a £1million golfing and holiday villa in Abu Dhabi.

The oil-rich Gulf nation's royal rulers gave him free run of the four-bedroom townhouse inside their personal compound last year.

The Duke of York has been told that both he and his relatives are welcome to use the luxury accommodation - described by sources as a 'heavily gilded mini-palace' - whenever they want.

But last night critics said there could be a conflict of interest with the prince's role a roving ambassador for British business.

Andrew, 50, is a frequent visitor to the United Arab Emirates as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.

Most recently he spent two days at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last October during a business trip which also took him to Dubai and Oman.

The Gulf state is also famed for its luxury golf courses, studded with palms and ornamental trees, which will undoubtedly prove a lure to the prince, who plays off a four handicap.

Indeed, in 2008 he even took his daughter Princess Beatrice along to a golf tournament there as part of her gap year travels during one of his taxpayer-funded trips.

Andrew - dubbed Airmiles Andy by critics - has been friends with Abu Dhabi's heir, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, since they were schoolboys. But critics have questioned the wisdom of his decision to accept such extravagant hospitality.

Graham Smith, campaign manager of anti-monarchist group Republic, described it as 'extremely unwise' and a 'clear conflict of interest'.

'The Duke of York holds an official position akin to a government representative and as such he ought to be subject to the same standards as MPs and ministers,' Mr Smith said.

'Much of the Duke's work is conducted in the Middle East and Central Asia and to accept this kind of gift or favour from the very people he is meant to be doing business with is a clear conflict of interest.

'He should not be accepting free hospitality in any shape or form from people he is hoping to secure business from as it gives, rightly or wrongly, the appearance of corruption.

'It would suggest that those who are offering the gift wish to curry favour with the prince or persuade him to do favours for them. Clearly, that can't be right.'

LibDem MP Norman Baker said: 'It is very important that members of the Royal Family, when acting for the nation, do not accept gifts or hospitality that benefit them personally or give the appearance that there could be a conflict of interest.

'Prince Andrew, in particular, given his role as a trade envoy for this country, must be scrupulous in his dealings and not accept anything that could be seen to be benefiting himself.

'Unfortunately, accepting the use of a property such as this compromises his impartiality as a consequence.'

Sources have described the property as a 'very impressive building'. 'It must have cost the Abu Dhabi royals well over £1million,' said one.

They also claim that the house was actually given to the prince as a 'gift', as opposed to merely one of which he has the occasional use.

That suggestion is denied by Buckingham Palace, however.

Andrew's spokesman said yesterday: 'From time to time on his visits to the country, the Duke of York is given the use of a villa by the Abu Dhabi royal family. The villa does not belong to the Duke.'

The spokesman did confirm, however, that the villa was used by the Duke both on a personal and professional basis.

It sounds like Andrew has had access to this villa for over a decade, but he has just now decided to move there on a more permanent basis.

He probably could have moved there (long-term) any number of years ago, but with his mother gone and Charles being a dick, Andrew has decided that this would be a good time for a fresh start.

Andrew and Harry in a fight to the death over the royal dunce cap.

He's probably sick of staring at decrepit, falling apart, moldy Royal Lodge.

I'll bet the villa in Abu Dhabi is modern, beautiful and loaded with servants.

It actually would be pretty funny if Harry and Meghan moved to Abu Dhabi, too, like a Disgraced Royals asylum where the shenanigans would have no boundaries.

[QUOTE]He successfully cultivated a close personal and business relationship with Andrew after he was expelled from the royal family (for the first time) after his disastrous BBC interview about his relationship with the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

He was consorting with a Chinese spy when his mother was still alive and after getting tossed from Pitch the Palace? Damn, they really don't make them much dumber than Andrew.

[quote] It actually would be pretty funny if Harry and Meghan moved to Abu Dhabi, too, like a Disgraced Royals asylum where the shenanigans would have no boundaries.

Does Harry have any connections there?

I don't think he's even been to the UAE.

Most people in the UK are not interested in this nonsense. There are more important things in life.

Then the royal family better provide for Sarah, Duchess of York if Andrew hits the road. She has been very loyal to Andrew.

Luckily Andrew is unable to sweat so the UAE climate could be ideal for the fat fuck.

[quote] Then the royal family better provide for Sarah, Duchess of York if Andrew hits the road. She has been very loyal to Andrew.

So then why would Charles care about providing for her?

R20 that makes no sense. They would be happy to see the back of that grifting drunk.

How is Andrew so important? He's practically been thrown out of RF, and he's pretty far up as a successor to the thrown. He's had all kinds of scandals and who knows what else he's done. Not even his daughters are welcome during high holidays. He's a liability. I wonder if he'll write a book one day. I bet he does.

The OG Spare by Prince Andrew.

Ghost written by ChatGPT.

Andrew is a "successor to the thrown" in the same way that Harold is.

Sarah need to remarry Andrew and make an honest man out of him.

Fergie has had nearly thirty years to orchestrate a remarriage but even Andrew - thick as he is - isn’t stupid enough to let that happen.

She’s much more useful to his grifting self as an impecunious ex-wife.

Fergie has set her boundaries!

Oops. That was meant for the Cilla Black thread.

He’s physically morphing into a British Jerry Lewis.

[quote] Prince Andrew Is Reportedly So 'Demoralized' By Scandals He Refuses To Walk Late Queen's Corgis

King Charles' brother, Prince Andrew, has reportedly refused to walk the late Queen's corgis because he struggles with feelings of demoralization.

The Duke of York will skip Christmas with the king to avoid attention over his connection to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

Prince Andrew has since claimed that he severed ties with Yang Tengbo following government advice, denying sensitive discussions.

Andrew is reportedly so disheartened by his current situation that he has declined to walk Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, which he inherited following her passing.

Instead, the duke reportedly leaves the task to footmen, who walk the corgis alongside the five dogs he co-owns with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, around the Windsor Castle grounds.

"He's so down and demoralized he hasn't even been able to get himself motivated to take the dogs for a walk," an insider told The Sun. "He used to do it regularly but recently he can't even bring himself to go out."

This news follows reports that Andrew will not attend Christmas festivities with King Charles amid controversy over his alleged ties to a Chinese spy.

Sources suggest the duke voluntarily skipped the traditional gathering in Norfolk to avoid bringing further attention to the matter. The Duchess of York also agreed to skip the event.

According to the Daily Mail, Charles did not forbid Andrew from attending the royal Christmas celebrations but hoped his brother would voluntarily step back, given the ongoing Chinese spy controversy.

It's believed the King and Queen hoped Ferguson might help preserve the festive spirit, and it seems she has stepped in.

In an interview, the Duchess of York described herself as a "carer for a sad man," expressing her affection for the king and gratitude for his continued kindness.

Meanwhile, Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have reportedly chosen to spend Christmas with their in-laws this year, marking a rare opportunity to do so after several years.

I think it's spurious lies that Andy is "fleeing" the UK, but I, and for sure Charles, like the thought.

What do these foreign nationals have to gain by paying Andrew? Is access to Andrew regarded as its own reward?

From decades of grifting. he and his doughy wife know a lot of people, I guess.

Meanwhile at Peggy Duke of Cornholes.

[QUOTE]I think it's spurious lies that Andy is "fleeing" the UK, but I, and for sure Charles, like the thought.

And regardless of its truth, the whole concept of fleeing in the headlines has got to rankle the former military "hero." Anything that gets under his skin.

Can he and his pals fuck underage girls there without consequence ?

Has anyone other than the Epstein minor who he settled with ever come forward with sexual abuse claims against him?

I’m sure he’s a dreadful person but I suspect if a bunch of women have stepped forward with abuse claimed, chats really not his big sin.

Yeah, he was a complete idiot for being friends with that scumbag Epstein, but there doesn’t seem to be much evidence of him being a sexual predator.

There’s plenty of evidence that he’s an entitled idiot, though, with terrible judgement.

If Andrew doesn't want the Corgis, I'll take them.

I love Corgis.

He has five other dogs. The Royal lodge must smell like dog piss.

Well, dog piss and Fergie, R41 - not much difference.

money and tackiness. yeah, he'll be right at home.

I think even less of UAE than I do Saudi Arabia.

Anybody who lets themselves spend money in Dubai is a sucker.

We’ll all be glad he’s gone-ugly fuck.