Overview
- Royal commentators say that after losing his princely title, Andrew would be expected to bow to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie when they share official settings.
- The family continues to keep him out of sight, with reports saying he is excluded from high-profile fixtures such as Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot.
- British media say police arrested him in February over allegations he sent secret travel documents to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy, and inquiries are still active.
- YouGov polling cited in coverage shows more than 70% of the British public view him unfavorably, with only a small share expressing a positive view.
- A former royal butler, Grant Harrold, told LADbible he found Andrew arrogant and uncomfortable to be around, while outlets like GALA and FOCUS highlight how status rules now place him beneath his daughters.