A new book by royal author Andrew Lownie promises to shed light on troubling questions regarding Prince Andrew’s wealth and his international connections.
Scheduled for release later this year, “The Lives of the Duke and Duchess of York” takes a closer look at how Prince Andrew finances his lavish lifestyle.
Even though he appears to live a quiet life at Royal Lodge, Lownie points out that Andrew is still active in business, making trips to places like the Middle East and Switzerland.
The book raises eyebrows about his connection to a suspected Chinese spy, Yang Tengbo, and suggests that Andrew’s financial activities might be more complicated than previously thought.
While most public attention has been on his association with Jeffrey Epstein and legal challenges involving Virginia Giuffre, there are still many unanswered questions regarding his substantial wealth and spending habits.
Andrew owns impressive assets, including a £220,000 Bentley, an £18 million chalet in Switzerland, and a grand 32-room home. However, there are significant challenges in probing how he maintains such riches.
Lownie mentions that government bodies like the Foreign Office have no records related to Andrew’s time as a UK trade envoy, despite it being publicly funded. This raises further questions about transparency.
Moreover, the royal family’s exemption from the Freedom of Information Act makes it harder for the public to seek clarity on their finances.
While King Charles might wish for the controversy surrounding his brother to fade away, it’s clear that interest in Prince Andrew’s financial dealings is not going away anytime soon.