After Andrew was forced to pull out of the King’s Christmas lunch and decided to skip the Sandringham holiday due to the Duke of York’s alleged links to Chinese spy Yango Tembo, the only people who seemed to support him were his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and Their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were quoted in a Marie Claire magazine report.
According to The Daily Beast, Prince Andrew’s plight has become so severe that some of his friends are even considering leaving the country.
An old friend shared that Andrew was indeed considering moving to the United Arab Emirates or Bahrain because he was tired of being portrayed as a pariah in the British media.
The friend said of the Duke of Sussex, who moved to California in 2020, that none of us would blame him if he decided to follow Harry’s lead and leave. It seems he is Kim Philby now and he can’t do anything here, can’t leave the house, can’t do any business.
Another friend said Andrew had extensive connections in the Middle East and might have a meaningful life there. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he thinks the agency’s recent stitches are enough. Especially in the absolute monarchy of Bahrain. The country’s king has invited Andrew for a private holiday in 2022, and he could be a potential ally of the Duke of York. Royal sources first made the suggestion in 2019, when Prince Andrew’s relationship with convicted criminal Jeffrey Epstein attracted media attention.
However, considering the Duke of York recently found a significant amount of funds to restore his dilapidated Windsor home, Royal Villas, it doesn’t look like the move is happening any time soon.
One of his friends went on to say that the whole thing stinks when it comes to the Duke of York’s friendship with Tembo. You might think that Andrew has been leaking state secrets to this man.
FAQ
Is Prince Andrew planning to move abroad?
Yes, friends claim Prince Andrew is tired of his image in the UK and may move to the Middle East, possibly the UAE or Bahrain, to avoid scrutiny and live a more meaningful life.
Why did Prince Andrew choose the Middle East?
Andrew has strong ties to the Middle East, including the royal family of Bahrain. Supporters believe he can find opportunity there, free from criticism from the British media and public pressure.
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