Prince Andrew has reportedly found a new way to secure his financial future—and it might come as a major shock to his brother, King Charles. After facing years of controversy and financial struggles, the Duke of York is now set to make millions through a surprising new venture.
According to reports, Andrew has struck a deal with the Dutch company Startupbootcamp, where he will serve as a networking middleman. His primary role? Leveraging the high-profile contacts he built through his Pitch@Palace initiative to help secure business deals.
An insider told The Sun, “He will earn money from each deal SBC secures from his Pitch@Palace work, and the windfall will help enable him to hold on to Royal Lodge. It is a way of exploiting the enviable business links he has secured over the years.”
This move comes at a crucial time for Andrew, who has been under financial pressure since King Charles reportedly cut his annual £1 million funding.
The loss of financial support put his residency at Royal Lodge at risk, but this new role could ensure he keeps his lavish home.
Interestingly, it is reported that Startupbootcamp initially pitched the idea to Buckingham Palace last year before officially bringing Andrew on board. However, palace officials have distanced themselves from the deal.
A royal source revealed, “Buckingham Palace officials have neither reviewed nor approved the details of any financial arrangements between the Duke or his advisers and any third party.”
Despite this, the company appears to be enthusiastic about working with Andrew. Startupbootcamp’s CEO, Kauan von Novack, stated, “Our mission is to help entrepreneurs to create the change the world needs. We see immense value in the network built up by Pitch@Palace.”
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Andrew’s involvement with Pitch@Palace, an initiative he founded to support startups, had previously been put on hold following his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview and subsequent fallout. However, it seems the Duke is now attempting to turn his past networking into a financial lifeline.
His ability to capitalize on his connections could prove lucrative, allowing him to maintain his royal lifestyle without relying on Charles.
The timing of this deal is also notable, as Charles has reportedly been firm in refusing to fund his brother’s lifestyle, particularly given Andrew’s diminished royal role.
This latest move may be seen as a defiant step from the Duke, who has struggled to rehabilitate his image after stepping away from royal duties. With King Charles making it clear that there is no way back into public royal life, Andrew appears to be carving out his own financial path.
But will this new venture cause tensions within the royal family? Given that the monarchy has been keen to distance itself from Andrew’s past scandals, any commercial deal tied to his former royal connections could raise eyebrows.
For now, Andrew seems determined to secure his future—whether King Charles approves or not. This unexpected financial maneuver could mark a new chapter for the Duke of York, but it remains to be seen whether his latest move will be welcomed or quietly ignored by the royal establishment.
