Duke of York Avoids Feud and Embraces Solitude in Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew appears to be making efforts to ease tensions with his elder brother, King Charles III, amid the monarch's ongoing battle with cancer. The Duke of York has opted for a more peaceful approach by remaining largely secluded at the Royal Lodge, a £30 million estate located between Windsor and Egham in Berkshire.
Neighbours have noted that the disgraced royal often goes days without leaving the 30-room property, leading some to describe him as a recluse. Despite his seclusion, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's father is reportedly keen to avoid any further discord with the King.
Local residents have observed that Andrew, who once frequently visited Windsor Castle and its stables, now prefers to ride horses in a remote part of Windsor Great Park, where he can enjoy his hobby in privacy. One Windsor area resident remarked to The Sun that Andrew seems desperate for company, often engaging in one-sided conversations with the grooms at the stables.
"You used to see him going up to the stables to go riding and he’d be talking non-stop to the grooms and they’d rarely be saying anything back. You wondered what they got out of it," the resident shared. The Duke's decision to retreat from public view is seen as a sensible move to maintain peace within the royal family during a challenging time for King Charles.
