Former Royal Staff Member Exposes Prince Andrew's Alleged Demeaning Behavior
A former member of the royal household staff has come forward with shocking claims about Prince Andrew's conduct behind closed doors. According to a new royal biography, the ex-Duke of York allegedly used a "grim" catchphrase that consistently left staff members feeling deeply humiliated and degraded.
Allegations of Entitled Behavior and Peculiar Demands
Despite being stripped of his royal titles by King Charles, Prince Andrew reportedly continued to demand full royal treatment from his staff. Insiders describe him as maintaining luxurious habits, including enjoying elaborate cooked breakfasts prepared by a personal chef and ordering weekly crates of champagne and fine wines. Royal experts and former employees have repeatedly labeled the disgraced royal as "entitled" in various reports over the years.
Esteemed royal author Andrew Lownie, in his book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, reveals that Andrew's attitude toward staff was that they were "there to serve and not to question his actions." The author conducted interviews with former royal employees, including Colin Burgess, one of the Queen Mother's former equerries, who provided firsthand accounts of Andrew's behavior.
The Infamous Catchphrase and Contrast with Other Royals
Colin Burgess recalled encountering Prince Andrew approximately once a month during visits to Clarence House. He noted that Andrew would address staff members "as an officer talks to his subordinates," lacking the courtesy demonstrated by his mother, the late Queen. Burgess specifically remembered Andrew frequently using phrases like "I want this done and I want it done now" or "Have that done by such and such a time."
Most notably, Burgess highlighted that Andrew's catchphrase was simply "Do it!"—a command that staff found particularly demeaning. This treatment stood in stark contrast to how the Queen Mother and King Charles interacted with employees, with Burgess emphasizing that they regarded staff as "human beings" rather than mere subordinates.
Further Allegations of Bizarre and Harsh Treatment
Additional revelations from Lownie's biography include even more peculiar demands from Prince Andrew. The book alleges that Andrew required maids in his residence to climb four flights of stairs each morning solely to draw his curtains while he remained in bed beside them. These accounts paint a picture of a royal figure who expected extreme servitude from his household staff.
Royal writer Tom Quinn has also contributed to these allegations, reporting that Andrew once dismissed a staff member because he "couldn't bear" to look at a mole on his face. In another instance, Andrew reportedly had another employee removed for wearing a nylon tie, demonstrating what insiders describe as capricious and harsh treatment toward those serving him.
These collective accounts from former royal staff members and biographers provide a troubling glimpse into Prince Andrew's private conduct, suggesting a pattern of behavior that has left multiple employees feeling humiliated and disrespected during their service.
