Staff at Norfolk Estate Refuse to Serve Disgraced Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew has faced a major setback as royal household staff at the King’s Norfolk estate have openly rebelled against serving the disgraced former duke. The move comes as Andrew, 65, relocated to Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate amidst fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

According to sources, Andrew’s arrival on Monday, February 2, was met with resistance from staff who have outright refused to serve him. The transfer was initially meant to be temporary while Marsh Farm is being prepared as Andrew’s longer-term residence. However, the unease among staff has escalated, with many choosing to opt out of working for Andrew due to their discomfort.

A source familiar with the estate revealed that there has been a “total mutiny” within the royal household, with a significant number of staff declining to work for Andrew. The source mentioned that employees find Andrew to be a “disgusting, sad, nasty, creepy figure” and prefer not to be associated with him.

Andrew’s departure from Royal Lodge in Windsor was prompted by new material released by the U.S. Department of Justice related to Epstein. Palace figures described the move as “long overdue,” leading to the redundancy of long-serving staff at Royal Lodge and the eviction of tenants in six cottages on the lodge grounds.

Despite retaining a minimal personal staff including a valet, butler, and chef, Andrew must now fund them privately. The upheaval has caused long-serving staff to walk away, leaving Andrew with minimal support that he has always taken for granted.

Since his arrival in Norfolk, Andrew has kept a low profile, with sightings of his Land Rover entering and leaving the property. Construction work at Marsh Farm has also been observed, indicating his intention to settle there in the near future.

Andrew has denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein, but past settlements with victims have raised questions about his involvement. The recent police assessment of new trafficking allegations has further added to the scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s past.

Andrew’s presence has also displaced his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, who had been living at Royal Lodge since 2008. The mood among estate staff is described as bleak, with concerns about professional reputations and workplace security in light of Andrew’s continued presence.

As the King aims to move past this chapter, the refusal of staff to serve Andrew poses a significant challenge in achieving that goal. The ongoing resistance at the Norfolk estate reflects the deep discomfort and unease surrounding Andrew’s presence among those tasked with supporting him.