Delivery at Royal Lodge amid claims Andrew is 'ranting to himself'
The former Duke of York, 65, has remained at the royal residence since losing his royal titles amid his links to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein last month. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson appear set for a quiet evening after a delivery of champagne was observed at Windsor's Royal Lodge.
Andrew, who has strongly denied all accusations, was officially stripped of his prince title and the HRH style by King Charles through a rare Letters Patent issued on Thursday. He is also being evicted from Royal Lodge, the couple’s 30-room home in Windsor, to a property on the Sandringham estate as soon as possible.
Although the exact timing of Andrew's move is unknown, he seems to be making the most of his final days at the residence. On Saturday, several boxes of Devaux Champagne were unloaded from a Majestic Wines van and carried inside the Grade II-listed mansion.
Despite living at the Royal Lodge for over twenty years, Andrew and Ferguson have been spending much time apart. They reportedly sleep at opposite ends of the house and only gather at meal times to converse.
A source close to the couple said the former duke has been "ranting to himself" and "rarely goes out," while Fergie has found refuge at a secret bar located behind the mansion.
Author’s summary: The former Duke of York faces a quiet and isolated period at Royal Lodge as he prepares to leave, with champagne deliveries marking one of his last moments there and growing separation from his ex-wife.