In a stark contrast to his dwindling royal fortunes, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, has received a consignment of champagne at his Windsor home as he prepares to be evicted from the property.
Title Stripping and Impending Eviction
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of all his royal and military titles by his brother, King Charles III. This decisive move means he is no longer styled as 'His Royal Highness' or 'Prince', and he has lost his prestigious royal patronages. The King has further ordered Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion in Windsor that has been his home for over twenty years.
This action is widely seen as the culmination of the long-running controversy surrounding Andrew's association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, which the Duke has consistently denied.
A Curious Delivery at the Gates
As the eviction looms, a delivery van was photographed arriving at the estate on Friday. It was carrying six bottles of Devaux champagne, valued at approximately £35 each. The bottles were handed to a staff member at a side gate of the property.
The delivery has raised eyebrows, given that Andrew is understood to be teetotal and has reportedly not consumed alcohol since his youth. A source commented to The Sun, "Whoever it's for, some might say it's perhaps not a good look to have Champagne delivered."
Separate Lives and Diverging Futures
Inside the sprawling residence, Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, are said to be leading largely separate lives as they prepare for their imminent relocation. Insiders reveal that the couple maintain independent routines, meeting primarily for mealtimes where they discuss their vastly different futures.
Fergie is said to spend considerable time at a custom-built bar located behind the Windsor home, where she confides in household staff. Reports suggest a distressed Sarah Ferguson may even leave the UK entirely, with a source telling MailOnline she has "nowhere else to turn" and that "the invitations have dried up overnight."
In contrast, Andrew is believed to be relocating to a property on the private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with the King personally funding the move. The transition is not expected to occur until after December, partly to avoid an awkward encounter during the traditional Royal Family Christmas celebrations at Sandringham.
