Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ‘embarrassing outburst’ as he was kicked out of Royal Lodge
The former prince repeatedly referenced his relation to his late mother when he was asked to leave, reports claim
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly didn't go quietly when he was kicked out of his Windsor home, reports claim.
The former prince, who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday (19 February), had to vacate the Royal Lodge earlier this month.
But he is alleged to have kicked up quite the fuss when he was asked to leave the mansion on the Windsor Estate - and even referenced his late mother, Elizabeth II, during his supposed rant.
Sources claim that the ex-Duke of York, who was stripped of his royal titles in October last year, repeatedly shouted: "But I’m the Queen’s second son, you can’t do this to me."
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After he lost his honours, Buckingham Palace announced that Andrew had been ordered to 'surrender the lease' to Royal Lodge and that he would be moving to 'alternative private accommodation'.
He's now temporarily living in a five-bedroom cottage on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, which is where police descended last week to arrest him.
Searches were conducted at this property, as well as at the Royal Lodge, over the weekend by Thames Valley Police officers.
Andrew's arrest, which took place on his 66th birthday, came in wake of increased concerns about his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Cops said he was taken into custody was in relation to allegations that he shared sensitive information with the convicted sex offender while acting as the UK’s trade envoy.
Andrew has always 'strongly denied' any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
He was released under investigation after spending 11 hours in custody, while King Charles shared a statement saying the force have the 'full and wholehearted support and co-operation' of the royal family.
"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course," the monarch said. "As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter."
After King Charles ordered his younger brother to vacate the Royal Lodge, Andrew finally left the 30-room mansion at the beginning of February.
However, the ex-prince is said to have kicked up quite the fuss when it came to departing the place.
An insider told The Sun: "[Andrew] refused to leave or take any responsibility.
"When he was told to get out he was so arrogant and deluded he repeatedly shouted, ‘But I’m the Queen’s second son, you can’t do this to me’.
"It is extraordinary he chose to use the Queen’s name in his defence. No one is quite sure if the reality of his dire situation has hit home even yet."
Another source also claimed that Andrew made it evident that he 'did not want to leave' the Royal Lodge for Sandringham.
In wake of his arrest, a minister said the government are 'absolutely' looking at the possibility of removing Andrew from the line of succession so that he could not be King under any circumstances.
He is currently eighth in line to the throne - behind Prince William and his three children, and Prince Harry and his two children.
Defence minister Luke Pollard told the BBC the government had been working on plans with Buckingham Palace to prevent the former prince from being 'potentially being a heartbeat away from the throne'.
He said it was 'something that I hope will enjoy cross party support', while adding that it could only happen 'when the police investigation concludes'.
Topics: UK News, Prince Andrew, Royal Family, The Queen
Olivia Burke