UK - (Former prince) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of underage sexual relationship, 1999-2002 *settled* #2

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996022074683388243

"The royal biographer Ingrid Seward,
the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine,
warned:
'This is the opening of Pandora's box.
Once those MPs have got their big noses in there,
they are not going to let this go'.

She said William and Kate,
who pay market rent but have been dragged into the parliamentary probe,
will 'be blaming Andrew for this, and quite rightly so',
adding:
'If he had not been so avaricious, money grabbing and dishonest, none of this would have happened'.

While not a government department,
the Crown Estate operates with commercial objectives
and has a duty to maximise value for the public purse."



To be continued...

 

[JDG]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1996022074683388243

"The royal biographer Ingrid Seward,
the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine,
warned:
'This is the opening of Pandora's box.
Once those MPs have got their big noses in there,
they are not going to let this go'.

She said William and Kate,
who pay market rent but have been dragged into the parliamentary probe,
will 'be blaming Andrew for this, and quite rightly so',
adding:
'If he had not been so avaricious, money grabbing and dishonest, none of this would have happened'.

While not a government department,
the Crown Estate operates with commercial objectives
and has a duty to maximise value for the public purse."



To be continued...

If William and Kate are indeed paying market rent, they have no worries about an investigation.

As for Ingrid Seward, well she’s just a journalist trying to make a living.

 

[mickey2942]

If William and Kate are indeed paying market rent, they have no worries about an investigation.

As for Ingrid Seward, well she’s just a journalist trying to make a living.

Market rent? What on earth would that be? The Royal Family has so many properties. Do they pay rent on all of the properties?

Years ago, the Queen was allowing so many displaced "royals" to live in Royal housing. Including, Prince Phillips Family, who were kicked out of Greece. They lived rent free, and were given stipends.

So, it really seems like they are being a bit aggressive on Andrew, formerly known as Prince Andrew. Not that he doesn't deserve it. But it seems like he should have accepted what was "suggested" rather than setting off a spoiled child reaction. And this is the result.

 

[Dotta]

IMO
These vast/enormous properties are "wells without bottom" money wise.

I mean,
heating, electricity, water/hot water, sewage, repairs and maintenance, garbage collection, gardens maintenance and care.
The need for regular technical inspections, etc.

What about insurance?

Not to mention staff salaries.

Jeez!
Money, money, money...

No wonder this Royal Lodge seems to be in "poor condition" as reported in the DM link above.

What a pity!
I think it has historical/national heritage value, no?

JMO

 

[JDG]

Market rent? What on earth would that be? The Royal Family has so many properties. Do they pay rent on all of the properties?

Years ago, the Queen was allowing so many displaced "royals" to live in Royal housing. Including, Prince Phillips Family, who were kicked out of Greece. They lived rent free, and were given stipends.

So, it really seems like they are being a bit aggressive on Andrew, formerly known as Prince Andrew. Not that he doesn't deserve it. But it seems like he should have accepted what was "suggested" rather than setting off a spoiled child reaction. And this is the result.

Many of the grand homes on the Royal estates are rented out to wealthy families to earn income.

There is a wealthy family based in Toronto who has a home, Fort Belvedere on the Windsor estate.

The Weston family has been ‘friends’ with royalty for decades and are much wealthier than King Charles (according to reports).

The parents generation have passed away but IIRC, the adult children have taken over the lease.

The late Queen did put everyone up in apartments or homes, one sort of deal or another.

I thought Prince Edward was given Bagshot Park by his mother, was surprised to read that he’s also a peppercorn tenant.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1997477600097169644

 

[mickey2942]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1997477600097169644

Probably paid less in rent than people who live in public housing flats. Outrageous.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1998134688536301583

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1999862178120089853

 

[sds71]

Former Prince Andrew will face no further criminal investigation over recent reports he asked his Met Police close protection officer to carry out checks on his accuser, the late Virginia Giuffre, in 2011/
@metpoliceuk says it carried out a further assessment: “This assessment has not revealed any additional evidence of criminal acts or misconduct.”

The family of Giuffre, who killed herself in April aged 41, said they were “deeply disappointed” and accused the force of taking the decision “without explanation and without speaking with us”.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been demoted from a Vice-Admiral in ⁦the ⁦@RoyalNavy
⁩ to the rank of Commander, as Defence chiefs finally strip the former prince and duke of his last honorary title ⁦
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[BetteDavisEyes]

Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' after U.K. drops Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe

London Metropolitan Police said it found no evidence to pursue an investigation, a decision Giuffre's family said came without warning or consultation.

www.nbcnews.com

LONDON — The family of Virginia Giuffre said Saturday they were "deeply disappointed" after London's Metropolitan Police dropped its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, saying authorities found no evidence that he had asked a bodyguard to investigate her.

In a statement, Giuffre's family said they had been in contact with a Metropolitan Police detective as recently as Friday and were asked whether they had evidence to present — with no warning that the decision was imminent. They also questioned why police did not wait for the release of additional material tied to the Epstein Transparency Act, which Congress recently passed...

 

[Stunned]

Virginia Giuffre's family 'deeply disappointed' after U.K. drops Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe

London Metropolitan Police said it found no evidence to pursue an investigation, a decision Giuffre's family said came without warning or consultation.

www.nbcnews.com

LONDON — The family of Virginia Giuffre said Saturday they were "deeply disappointed" after London's Metropolitan Police dropped its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, saying authorities found no evidence that he had asked a bodyguard to investigate her.

In a statement, Giuffre's family said they had been in contact with a Metropolitan Police detective as recently as Friday and were asked whether they had evidence to present — with no warning that the decision was imminent. They also questioned why police did not wait for the release of additional material tied to the Epstein Transparency Act, which Congress recently passed...

Would the US Epstein Transparency Act even apply to the UK? So far Andrew and Maxwell are the only ones who've gotten nailed so far, we in the US understand. We need more accountability from others. IMO

 

[JDG]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to swap Royal Lodge for temporary property

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to swap his 30-room mansion for a 'shoebox-sized' holding property on a remote part of the King's private Norfolk estate.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Dotta]

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to swap Royal Lodge for temporary property

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to swap his 30-room mansion for a 'shoebox-sized' holding property on a remote part of the King's private Norfolk estate.

www.dailymail.co.uk

"Shoe box"
So funny hahahahaha
A big "shoe box" nevertheless

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000195252825583851

"Disgraced former prince Andrew could be moving into a rundown farm on the Sandringham estate.

Marsh Farm,
located seven miles west of his brother King Charles' lavish country retreat,
is reportedly being eyed up for when he leaves Royal Lodge.

Nearby businesses have remained tight-lipped about the potential arrival of their new neighbour at the sprawling estate in Wolferton.

A royal insider said
Andrew 'has been told he is off to Marsh Farm',
but 'it needs an awful lot of work to be done before it's habitable'."

 

[JDG]

The Waleses lead royals at King's Christmas lunch

The Prince and Princess of Wales today led the royals arriving at the King's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Riding in the rain…..while other family members feast.

 

[Betty P]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000195252825583851

"Disgraced former prince Andrew could be moving into a rundown farm on the Sandringham estate.

Marsh Farm,
located seven miles west of his brother King Charles' lavish country retreat,
is reportedly being eyed up for when he leaves Royal Lodge.

Nearby businesses have remained tight-lipped about the potential arrival of their new neighbour at the sprawling estate in Wolferton.

A royal insider said
Andrew 'has been told he is off to Marsh Farm',
but 'it needs an awful lot of work to be done before it's habitable'."

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It looks like a very nice place, probably is once its cleaned up.

Sounds like Andrew is a "hoarder", making it difficult to move him from the Royal Lodge

Sources say one of the most significant factors delaying the Andrew's departure from Royal Lodge is the sheer volume of disorder inside the 'dilapidated' property.

Aides have expressed concerns that Andrew - a 'natural hoarder' who has filled the rooms of his Windsor home with clutter - was not prepared to accept any help to sort through his private collections.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2002433689695695097

 

[Stunned]

I wonder how ol Andy feels now with other familiar faces now being shown to the public? IMO

 

[Bekind89]

I wonder how ol Andy feels now with other familiar faces now being shown to the public? IMO

Bet it sure isn't shame that he feels, he obviously has none. Jmo