Andrew’s Hiding Spot Thwarted Amid Reports He’s Willing to Throw the Royal Family Under the Bus to ‘Keep Him Out of Jail’
Things in the UK are not looking good for Prince Andrew. He’s been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. His brother, King Charles, has indicated he will do nothing to protect him. His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, seem to be distancing themselves from him. And even his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who also features on the Epstein files, seems to be cutting ties with him.
So what will Andrew do? According to Rob Shuter the recent landscape in the Middle East has thrown a wrench in his plans. “Andrew has spent years building influence in the UAE,” one insider said. “Between business connections and access to a private homes, it’s always been seen as the place he could run to if things in Britain became too difficult.”
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Now, however, that is looking less likely. Perhaps that’s why RadarOnline is reporting that the disgraced former royal is willing to throw his family under the bus, if needed. “He feels backed into a corner with nowhere to turn. The arrest was not just a legal shock but a profound personal humiliation. From his perspective, he has been effectively cut loose – left to manage the storm on his own while the institution closes ranks and moves forward without him,” a source told the outlet.
King Charles released a statement right after his brother’s arrest that said, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
He added, “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
And Andrew is reportedly very upset. “In his view, others were present in the same environments, attended the same events, and moved in similar circles.” And the former royal clearly believes he should not be the only one facing consequences.
“He believes it is fundamentally unfair that he has become the singular focal point while the broader context is, as he sees it, being quietly ignored. That conviction is fueling much of his anger and his determination to push back. He could also basically use royal secrets only he knows as a bargaining chip to keep him out of jail if his case goes that far.”
Not just that, “Andrew is convinced that if he is required to provide a comprehensive account of his actions and life inside the royal family to investigators, it will not portray him as an isolated actor.”
“His immediate focus is self-preservation. Everything else is secondary,” a source said. Now the question is, will whatever information he has protect him or not?
