Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, now living in exile at Sandringham, has raised significant concerns within the Royal Family regarding his lavish personal expenses on taxpayer-funded reimbursements. Formerly serving as an official with the Trade and Investment Department, Mountbatten sought reimbursement for massage services triggered by trips to the Middle East.
A confidential source told BBC News that while they initially advised against paying these personal expenses, they eventually did so due to internal pressures. The source added, “It was wrong, but sometimes we need to support someone who’s under scrutiny from outside sources.”
Additional allegations surfaced regarding Mountbatten’s overseas travel allowances. The source noted he received frequent Air Miles for his trips abroad, a perk that had previously been reserved exclusively for more senior members of the Royal Family.
The revelation has sparked intense debate within the royal circles, questioning whether top-tier Royals like Charles and William were unaware of their brother’s dubious activities. Experts argue that while other family members have long concluded Mountbatten to be unsuitable as future King, his privileged upbringing allowed him access to substantial funding from the monarchy.
Mountbatten’s financial support has also drawn scrutiny. Former Royal expert Kevin Maguire highlighted concerns over the current King and Queen lending Mountbatten £12 million to avoid legal troubles in a US court, suggesting they remained complicit in supporting their son’s questionable conduct throughout his exile.
The unfolding scandal underscores larger questions about royal transparency and familial accountability within the British monarchy. As investigations continue, it remains unclear whether other members of the Royal Family will also be implicated in Mountbatten’s alleged misconduct.