Prince Andrew has come under fire once again, with insiders branding him a persistent source of embarrassment for the Royal Family.
In comments shared with Heat Magazine, a source close to the situation didn’t hold back in their criticism of the Duke of York, calling him an “absolute disaster” who continuously humiliates both himself and the monarchy. “The drama and embarrassment with Andrew just never seem to end,” the insider told Heat World.
The source went on to add, “Andrew is an absolute disaster, but no one can contain him. He seems to have a knack for humiliating himself, and the royals in the process.” This has reportedly tested King Charles III’s patience. “It’s no secret that Charles is already at the end of his rope, and this has only exacerbated things,” the source explained.
The most recent incident involved Prince Andrew’s alleged connection to Tengbo, an entity reportedly linked to dubious activities. While Andrew has since distanced himself, the royal household is reportedly unimpressed. “Andrew was quick to distance himself from Tengbo as soon as he learned about the dodgy spy connection,” the insider acknowledged.
However, they added, “The feeling at the palace is that he ought to have done better due diligence at the time.” The source suggested that the Duke’s history of missteps has left him with little sympathy from the family. “If it were anyone else in the family, they might get a bit of sympathy, but Andrew has put his foot in it so many times.
He’s just a walking PR nightmare,” they concluded. This latest controversy adds to a long list of public relations issues surrounding Prince Andrew, who stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Despite his efforts to rehabilitate his public image, incidents like these continue to undermine those attempts, creating headaches for the Royal Family and fueling public criticism. As tensions reportedly grow within the palace, Prince Andrew’s actions remain a source of concern for the monarchy’s image, further straining his relationship with his family and the public.