Upcoming Biography Raises Fresh Questions Over Duke’s Finances and Business Connections
A forthcoming book by royal author Andrew Lownie is set to reveal new concerns about Prince Andrew’s finances and global dealings, casting fresh scrutiny on how he funds his lavish lifestyle.
Titled The Lives of the Duke and Duchess of York and scheduled for release later this year, the book challenges the perception that Andrew lives a quiet life at Royal Lodge. Lownie claims the Duke has remained financially active, making discreet business trips to the Middle East and Switzerland.
The book also examines Andrew’s connections to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, raising further concerns over his financial transactions. While much attention has been given to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein and the Virginia Giuffre case, Lownie argues that Andrew’s wealth and sources of income remain largely unexplained.
Despite no longer being a working royal, Andrew maintains multimillion-pound assets, including a £220,000 Bentley, an £18 million Swiss chalet, and his 32-room residence at Royal Lodge. However, investigations into his financial affairs have reportedly been obstructed, with government agencies such as the Foreign Office and the Department for Business and Trade denying access to records from his tenure as a UK trade envoy.
Lownie also highlights how the royal family’s exemption from the Freedom of Information Act has shielded Andrew’s financial dealings from scrutiny.
The book suggests that while King Charles may hope the controversy surrounding his brother fades, ongoing speculation about Andrew’s finances ensures public interest in the matter is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
