Prince Andrew has faced ongoing scrutiny for his behavior in private, with numerous allegations of mistreatment towards royal staff and instances of entitled and peculiar conduct.
The prince’s reputation has suffered a significant decline, leading to his relinquishment of the Duke of York title. Virginia Giuffre’s posthumously released memoir has reinforced her claims of being trafficked to Andrew by Jeffrey Epstein, further diminishing his standing.
Public outrage has escalated, with demands for Andrew to vacate his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, and for his Prince title to be revoked. Over time, Andrew has gained a reputation for being perceived as ‘entitled’ and ‘arrogant’, with reports of his demanding nature extending back to his time at Buckingham Palace.
A former maid disclosed details of Andrew’s unusual bedroom habits, revealing that he insisted on 72 cuddly toys meticulously arranged on his bed in a specific order. These toys, predominantly dressed as sailors, were meticulously positioned, with the prince’s top two favorites seated on miniature thrones.
Allegations of Andrew’s temperamental outbursts towards staff, particularly concerning his teddy bears, have surfaced. The prince’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, purportedly slept surrounded by a dozen teddy bears during their marriage.
A documented guide detailing the precise arrangement of Andrew’s bedroom items, including cuddly toys and cushions, was reportedly kept close to his bed. Staff members were allegedly subjected to verbal outbursts if the arrangements were not executed precisely as instructed.
Revelations from a recent biography shed light on further demands made by Andrew, such as requiring maids to climb multiple floors to open his curtains and leaving soiled tissues scattered around his bed each morning. Additionally, instances of him summoning technical workers late at night for trivial matters have emerged.
Andrew’s behavior continues to draw criticism, with accounts of using his security detail to retrieve golf balls and exhibiting demanding and eccentric tendencies in his personal life.