With every passing day, the accusations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor get nastier and nastier.
These shocking revelations demonstrate the extent to which the former Prince operated as a deeply disturbed individual who used his so-called charm and privilege to take advantage of everyone around him.
Two separate accounts from high-profile biographers have now pulled back the curtain on a legacy of intimidation, targeting everyone from senior military aides to his own mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The “Gaga” Queen And Andrew’s Strategic Bullying
This week, in a stunning presentation at the Oxford Literary Festival, royal biographer Andrew Lownie exposed the disturbing power dynamic of the Queen‘s final years.
While it has been widely reported that the late Monarch battled declining health, Lownie revealed that Andrew secretly exploited her fragility to maintain some influence and secure certain privileges that his older brother, former Prince Charles, would refuse to grant.
Lownie did not mince words regarding the former Duke’s ruthless tactics, explaining that the late Queen did not have the mental capacity to fully understand what was going on around her, and her favorite son, then Prince Andrew, used that to bully her into making some decisions; otherwise, she would have categorically refused.
He told the audience: “By the end of her life, what people don’t realize is that she was completely gaga. He [Andrew] would go up there, and he would bully her into doing things.”
Talking about Prince Charles, the biographer revealed that he had the role of the devoted son and was the one truly in control of the monarchy’s affairs.
He shared: “Charles actually was running the show, rather than The Queen.”
The “Kinetic” Blow: A Physical Attack In The Palace
Lownie is not the only historian who came out this week and exposed Andrew’s shocking pattern of abuse.
One writer explained that the former Duke of York’s aggressive behaviors extend far beyond family dynamics.
Robert Hardman’s biography, Elizabeth II, details a “kinetic” altercation between Andrew and Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt.
The dispute began over a simple logistics issue regarding a room for a “Pitch@Palace” event. According to the book, Andrew grew up in a royal bubble where he never heard the word no, so when he could not get his way quickly, the demons came out.
A senior member of staff recounted the moment the request turned violent: “It was a routine household matter. The Duke wanted to have a reception, but there wasn’t any room. It was as simple as that. Tony said he’d have to wait his turn like anybody else, and the Duke went for him.”
Hardman describes a level of physicality that crossed every professional and royal line: “Not just an outburst of expletives and a jab of a finger, but what one member of staff described as a ‘kinetic’ blow. Even by Andrew’s standards, it caused astonishment.”
A Pattern Of Vile Behavior
Palace insiders suggest these outbursts were part of a long-standing culture of fear. However, unlike the investigation and subsequent dosser that the Queen ordered on Meghan Markle for clashing with staff, she declined to have Andrew’s despicable manners on record.
The mother preferred to look the other way, crossing her fingers that he would change his ways. One source described the broader reality of working for the disgraced royal via Yahoo: “The description of him as a bully in Robert’s book is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the bullying way Andrew has treated royal staff and bodyguards for years. This latest account is just part of a pattern of vile behavior.”
The situation was so grave and humiliating for the Royal Family that the late Prince Philip was forced to intervene from retirement to clean up his son’s mess.
Hardman reveals: “The duke’s behavior was so alarming that it stirred Prince Philip from his retirement to write a letter of apology to Johnstone-Burt.”
While his father sent a sincere apology, Andrew’s own attempt at making amends was described as a: “‘Sorry — not sorry’ letter.”
No one is surprised, because it is well documented that Andrew placed himself above almost everyone, since he is the favorite son of the Queen, while others are merely peasants.
The Queen’s Brutal Admission
Perhaps most damning is the late Queen’s own resignation regarding her son’s character. When informed of the bullying and the insults, she reportedly replied, according to Hardman: “Oh, I’m sure he did it. That’s the sort of thing he does.”
A household member noted that while Andrew shared his father’s temper, he lacked the intellect to temper it: “He was like his father in that he could be rude to people, but he was just not as intelligent [as Philip]… He created a character that allowed him to survive in the circles he mixed in, which was this rude, blustering, boring man.”
The mistreatment eventually forced Lord Peel, the Lord Chamberlain, into a direct confrontation. The royal reporter shared: “I’ve been told you’ve been treating members of the household in a wholly inappropriate way. It’s got to stop.”
True to form, Andrew remained defiant and unrepentant, snapping back: “I gather you’ve been calling people and causing problems.”
These shameful accounts about Andrew’s past behavior, along with his inappropriate ties to Jeffrey Epstein, provide Prince William with the ammunition he needs to permanently dismantle the House of York.
