Disgraced Andrew living comfortably in Norfolk as friends insist he is "having a very nice time" despite police investigation

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026 · last updated 8 October 2026.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living well at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate, bankrolled by a £1 million-plus annual stipend from King Charles. He is reportedly shooting, socialising and seeing loyal companions regularly, with a housekeeper, cook and aide all on hand. His finances face fresh scrutiny after he launched a judicial review against Thames Valley Police that could cost hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Someone close to Andrew dismissed public sympathy: 'Don't believe all that poor Andy c**p — he's having a very nice time, thank you very much.'

Charles reportedly also quietly bought Andrew out of his Royal Lodge lease to secure his move, leaving Andrew with millions in the bank on top of his annual allowance.

Sarah Ferguson has reportedly fallen out of favour and been banned from visiting Andrew at Marsh Farm, even as the 'old guard' rallies round him for shooting trips.