Prince Andrew is making a last-ditch effort to avoid eviction from the Royal Lodge by using Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis, Muick and Sandy, as his shield. The disgraced Duke of York reportedly believes that King Charles values their late mother’s dogs more than him and will allow him to stay if he continues caring for them.
According to Women’s Day, Andrew is banking on the emotional attachment Charles has to the corgis, hoping that their presence will soften his brother’s heart. He allegedly thinks that evicting him would mean separating the dogs from the only home they’ve known since the Queen’s passing.
However, King Charles is reportedly appalled by his brother’s tactics, seeing them as a manipulative attempt to exploit their mother’s memory. The monarch, who has been pushing for a streamlined and cost-effective monarchy, is unlikely to let sentimental attachments sway his decision.
Ever since Queen Elizabeth’s death, Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, have taken responsibility for the corgis. Sources claim that Andrew now views them as his last line of defense, believing their presence could shield him from being forced out of the 30-room estate.
A royal insider revealed, “He’s banking on the canines to protect him from moving. It shows just how bad things are between them that Andrew feels his brother values the dogs more than him.” The source added that the Queen would be “rolling in her grave” over the situation.
The Royal Lodge has been a source of contention, with King Charles determined to reclaim the estate and repurpose it for more active working royals. Andrew, however, has refused to leave, despite no longer performing any public duties.
Many royal experts believe Charles sees no justification for Andrew’s continued residence in such a grand home, especially as the King aims to cut unnecessary royal expenses. Andrew’s refusal to move has only added to the tensions within the royal family.
The report suggests that Charles sees his brother’s actions as a desperate and misguided attempt to cling to luxury. One insider noted, “The King is furious. He doesn’t appreciate being emotionally manipulated, especially when it involves their late mother’s memory.”
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Andrew’s fall from grace began after his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to a public scandal. He was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles, and his status as a senior working royal was permanently revoked.
Despite this, he has continued to live in Royal Lodge, reportedly relying on financial support from his family. Charles, however, is keen to remove him from the estate as part of his long-term plans to modernize and slim down the monarchy.
This latest controversy highlights the ongoing rift between the brothers, as Andrew remains unwilling to accept his diminished role within the royal family. While he insists on staying, Charles is equally determined to move forward with his plans.
Some insiders believe that even Sarah Ferguson, who has also been living at the Royal Lodge, is beginning to see that Andrew’s time there is running out. However, Andrew remains defiant and is reportedly clinging to any strategy that might delay his eviction.
With Charles firm on his decision, it remains to be seen whether Andrew’s corgi strategy will be enough to keep him in his lavish home. However, many believe the King has already made up his mind and that it’s only a matter of time before Andrew is forced to leave.
As the tension escalates, royal watchers are left wondering—will Andrew finally accept his fate, or will he fight to the bitter end to hold onto his last vestige of royal privilege?
