Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been keeping a low-profile since being exiled to Norfolk - and the coming months continue to look bleak for the disgraced former Prince07:14, 12 Jul 2026Unlike working members of the Royal Family, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's diary is looking decidedly bare. The disgraced ex-Prince has been exiled to Norfolk and continues to keep a low-profile as the police investigation into him continues. As such, his summer is looking pretty bleak.‌Andrew has only been pictured on a handful of occasions since he was unceremoniously evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor. The 66-year-old seemingly rarely leaves the confines of his new home, Marsh Farm, and is usually only spotted in public walking his dogs nearby.‌Most recently he was seen 'sneaking' into the nearby Sandringham Horse Driving Trials, with his younger brother Edward and his wife Sophie.‌Former duke Andrew, who was previously spotted with a mystery bruise on his face, is believed to have watched from a secluded area in the main arena as Sophie took part in the SanDrivingHam Challenge, which showcases the skill of the driver, groom, and passengers.‌An onlooker told the Sun: "Andrew sneaked in and sneaked out and definitely didn't want to be seen. But I saw Andrew leave the field at 10.30am, just after Sophie had ridden her round, then I saw Edward walking towards his car, smiling shortly afterwards."In April, it was claimed that Edward and Sophie became the first royals to visit Andrew at Marsh Farm after he was booted out of his 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor. The visit was described as a 'brotherly welfare check'.Unsurprisingly, however, they have not been seen engaging with him in public. And the fact of the matter is, Andrew is something of a pariah amongst his family and former friends.‌In recent months, he has faced some stark reminders of all that he has lost. Just last month, the royal family were out in force for the annual Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle. The former Duke of York had been a member of the order and had previously joined in the procession and festivities.In recent years, after he was forced to quit public life, he still quietly attended the pre-ceremony lunch for Garter Knights and Ladies and the investiture, which takes place behind closed doors. But this year, he was naturally excluded from the event in its entirety.‌And a source told the Daily Express, it hammers home how far the ex-prince has fallen. They said: "He's become used to watching his family celebrate Trooping without him, but Garter Day will be a really tough day for him. It's one of those days that reminds him of all that he's lost. He's feeling more isolated than ever; he's completely alone."What is more, Andrew is said to be concerned about his safety, and believes himself to be the most 'at-risk' member of the family. Last month, a man was issued with a stalking protection order (SPO) after an alleged altercation close to his Norfolk home. But, according to the Telegraph, "he remains concerned that not enough is being done to protect him from fixated individuals and fears he is at more risk than other royals, who have taxpayer-funded round-the-clock security".‌A source said: "This is a clear demonstration of the fact that you cannot un-invent a member of the Royal Family. Regardless of the fact that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has had his titles removed and is no longer a working royal, he still continues to face security threats."There is just as much of a risk to him from fixated individuals as there is to any active members of the Royal Family, if not more so because of all the publicity surrounding him. Despite all that has happened and is happening, he has no choice but to remain the current monarch's brother and son of the late Queen Elizabeth II."Andrew's association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has also seen him largely reviled by the public. Stripped of all his titles and royal trappings, he is said to be finding his fall from grace hard to comprehend.‌Last month, a pair of flying gloves that were worn by Andrew when he manned helicopter operations during the conflict in the Falklands in 1982, failed to attract a single bid at auction.The signed pale leather gloves, which are still covered dirt from helicopter operations more than 40 years ago, had been valued at between £1,000 and £2,000 but did not reach their undisclosed reserve at Reeman Dansie in Colchester, Essex. The gloves had been held by their original buyer for more than four decades after the then-prince had donated them to a charity sale following the war.‌James Grinter, the auctioneer handling the sale, noted that the gloves showed clear signs of wear from the former duke's time in the cockpit. He also said that he believes the gloves may have sold for a hefty fee, if it wasn't for the numerous allegations of misconduct and investigation into the former prince."Andrew was at the height of his popularity during the Falklands War and very highly regarded at the time," he said. "It would have been inconceivable then that he would be disgraced for his subsequent behaviour."Other major issues for Andrew include the fact that he is still said to be incredibly entitled, believes he has been used as a scapegoat, and allegedly thinks that the King has 'exceeded his authority' by removing his titles.‌Just recently it was reported that Andrew has said that he will "damn well" continue to be called by his "correct titles" in his home - until they "send a vampire to suck out every drop of royal blood from my veins".Far from being humbled by his situation, the former Duke reportedly retains an extraordinary level of entitlement. He lost the majority of his staff after being booted out of Royal Lodge - and was said to have been insulted when the King offered him use of a Sandringham cleaner, groundsman and cook on an ad hoc basis - with a source saying at the time, it "hasn't gone down well".‌Andrew was also said to be appalled that 'poky' Marsh Farm only has five bedrooms; in contrast, Royal Lodge has seven bedrooms within the main 30-room mansion. "He really didn't want Marsh Farm," an insider told the Mail. "He won't have lived anywhere that small since he left his apartment at Buckingham Palace."In reality, many of Andrew's former staff were likely happy to move on from his employ. Even as he was preparing from his Windsor eviction, Andrew was said to have insisted that his butler called him 'Your Royal highness', and made employees bow. As Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop previously reported, "Andrew's made it clear — palace rules don't apply inside his walls. He insists it's his birthright — not something the King can erase."For years, Andrew has been dogged by rumours about his reputation behind closed doors, described by insiders as being both arrogant and entitled, with allegations he would bully and humiliate staff. He is also alleged to have made bizarre requests of royal employees, and would reportedly 'scream and shout' if they were not followed through.‌Another problem for the ex-Prince is his fractured relationship with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Certainly the scandal does seem to have come between Andrew and Ferguson, who once described them as 'the happiest divorced couple in the world '. It was reported earlier this year that while the exes are technically still on speaking terms they are "not talking that much".Sarah, 66, hasn't been seen in public for months now, with previous reports placing her at locations varying from Ireland to Dubai and the States. A friend described the ex-Duchess as being on a 'secret sofa-surfing world tour' which has seen her moving from the home of one loyally discreet friend to another. She is also said to be in possession of three burner phones as she continues to hide out.Article continues belowHer ability to remain in hiding for so long is said to be thanks to the kindness of loyal, wealthy friends, upon whom she is now wholly reliant. According to the insider, there are a number of people - including some well-known names - that are still quietly faithful to Fergie and wealthy enough to house her. But, quite understandably - they want to keep that connection to the disgraced ex royal completely under wraps.She, too, will be finding it hard to have lost all the lavish trappings of royal life; according to reports last year, she had set her sights on moving into William and Kate's old home, Adelaide Cottage, as her time at Royal Lodge was coming to an end. Instead, she was left with nothing.