Prince Andrew Reportedly Out Of Favors With British Taxpayers In Fresh Polls

By Afouda Bamidele on August 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM EDT

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Prince Andrew's troubles keep stacking up!

Fresh polling shows British taxpayers overwhelmingly support stripping the scandal-hit Duke of every remaining royal honor. This latest blow comes on the heels of reports that the prince may lose his Royal Lodge after allegedly berating a palace worker.

Prince Andrew's mounting missteps, some detailed in royal biographer Andrew Lownie's explosive book, have only fueled calls for the monarchy to cut him loose finally.

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Two-Thirds Of British Taxpayers Want Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Titles

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A recent YouGov poll found that 67 percent of respondents backed removing Andrew's honors, while just 13 percent were against the idea and 20 percent remained undecided. 

One insider said the numbers highlight a clear reality: public patience has worn thin, and Andrew's position in the royal fold is more uncertain than ever. The poll also reinforced his standing as the monarchy's least popular figure, with only 5 percent of participants holding a favorable view of him.

RadarOnline reported that political and royal experts see the results as evidence of growing frustration with Andrew's ongoing link to the royal family, despite years of scandal and public backlash.

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New Biography Paints Damaging Picture Of The Duke Of York

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A new tell-all book is adding fresh fuel to the fire surrounding the prince's already tarnished public image. BBC reports that "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," written by Andrew Lownie, offers an unflinching look at the Duke's life and behavior. 

It seemingly portrays him as arrogant, self-serving and alludes to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 450-plus-page account is said to have taken four years to compile and draws on hundreds of interviews.

Rather than a redemption arc, the biography is packed with stories that reinforce the negative perception of the King's brother, claims of repeated rudeness toward staff, berating an aide, and a string of affairs.

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Lownie's work also includes countless examples of Andrew's apparent lack of self-awareness, painting a picture of a man far removed from the humility the public might expect from a royal figure.

Not every page is damning, however. The book includes nicer moments, like the time Andrew, then a helicopter pilot, gave soldiers a lift from a rifle range and decided to land on the Sandringham estate. 

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The Prince's Speed Bump Outburst Adds To Ongoing Royal Lodge Tensions

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The book's portrayal of Andrew's rudeness toward staff seems to match reality, as his reputation is getting fresh attention after a heated exchange on the Windsor Great Park estate.

The Blast notes that the 65-year-old, who regularly rides through the 4,800-acre grounds from his Royal Lodge home, has long been irritated by a speed bump along his driving route. 

Witnesses say Andrew's frustration boiled over when he spotted a worker installing more traffic humps on another part of the estate. The King's brother reportedly shouted from his horse, demanding to know "what the f-ck" the worker was doing. 

Andrew's history of problematic behavior toward both staff and family members is well-documented. 

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He has been accused of being verbally abusive to a female gardener and a former palace maid, Charlotte Briggs, who recalled sprinting up four flights of stairs to address a complaint, only to be insulted for her efforts.

King Charles Reportedly Ready To Boot His Brother From Royal Lodge

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Tensions between Charles and Andrew are reportedly at a breaking point, with palace insiders saying the latter's days at Royal Lodge may be numbered.

The King is said to be furious over Andrew's latest outburst at royal staff, calling him an "entitled idiot" and privately warning that eviction could come at any moment. Palace sources have dubbed the growing conflict the "siege of Royal Lodge."

Adding to the tension, Andrew's 30-room home on the estate is reportedly in decline. Palace sources say the building needs roughly $700,000 in repairs, yet he has done little to address the mounting problems.

Despite Charles' urging him to take action, Andrew has allegedly shown little interest in maintaining the property, a stance that could soon cost him the keys to his longtime residence.

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Prince Andrew's Rocky Marriage To Ex-Wife Laid Bare In Bombshell Book

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The new tell-all by Lownie is also spilling decades-old royal secrets, and Andrew's marriage to Sarah Ferguson is taking center stage. The Daily Mail reports the book claims Andrew slept with around a dozen women in the first year of his marriage to Fergie.

The two were introduced by Princess Diana in 1985, quickly got engaged the following February, and tied the knot that July. But behind the royal fairytale, the cracks showed early.

Friends recall Fergie's outgoing personality, playful and chatty, which Andrew adored but others found exhausting. Their differences were noticeable: he loved shooting and golf, she preferred skiing and riding. 

The one thing they shared was a goofy sense of humor. But with Andrew away at sea for much of his naval career, the couple spent little time together. 

The book paints a picture of a marriage already doomed, with both turning to other relationships. Friends say Andrew tolerated Fergie's affairs, dining alone while she entertained lovers elsewhere in the house. Yet, despite her behavior, Sarah reportedly made sure none of Andrew's girlfriends stayed around.

With two-thirds of the nation openly backing the removal of Prince Andrew's titles, it is a sign of how deeply trust in the King's brother has eroded.

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