Prince Andrew’s reputation takes another hit. A scathing new biography paints the Duke of York as a relentless bully whose arrogance has left a trail of humiliated staff and tarnished royal prestige. Andrew Lownie’s “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York” exposes a man who seems to revel in power trips, not regal dignity.
Fox News reported that British author Andrew Lownie’s book details decades of Andrew’s abrasive behavior toward royal staff and others. From mocking aides to berating workers, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II has cemented a legacy of cruelty, not leadership.
Back in July 2005, Andrew clashed with David Anderson, head of Hillsborough Castle’s household, over a trivial matter.
A storm-damaged tree, planted by Queen Elizabeth, sparked a confrontation when Anderson mistakenly called her “the Queen Mother.” Andrew’s response—calling him a “f---ing imbecile” and demanding he “get out”—shows a temper unfit for royalty.
Lownie’s account doesn’t stop there. “Andrew turned to face his head of household, and, with eyes like George III, said: ‘By who?… "Queen Mother" is for the public, the author quotes, revealing Andrew’s obsession with titles over tact. Such petty corrections expose a man more concerned with ego than empathy.
The biography recounts Andrew’s cruelty, from pulling dresses at events to shoving people’s faces into pate. He once summoned maids from four floors below just to open a curtain, a move Lownie calls “cruel” and emblematic of his abuse of power. This isn’t charm—it’s a power trip that mocks the monarchy’s dignity.
At a diplomatic event, Andrew reportedly removed a diplomat’s place setting and chair, flexing his royal status like a schoolyard bully.
Such antics, Lownie argues, show a man who thrives on humiliating others. It’s behavior that clashes with the conservative ideal of personal responsibility and respect.
By 2021, Andrew’s conduct forced the royal family to convene a summit to address his bullying. The conclusion? “No way back” for the Duke of York, who’s no longer a working royal and can’t use his HRH title, though he retains his dukedom.
Staff tears flowed freely under Andrew’s wrath. One aide was reduced to sobs after a pre-dawn yelling session over a story in The Sun, while others were reassigned for superficial reasons like a mole or a nylon tie. This isn’t leadership—it’s a tantrum in a tiara.
A recent incident at Windsor Great Park further stains Andrew’s image. “What the f--- are you doing now?” he allegedly shouted at workers installing speed bumps near his Royal Lodge home, peeved about slowing his fast exits. The Sun noted his frustration with a bump near the gate, proving his temper hasn’t cooled.
Lownie told Fox News Digital, “There are countless stories of him humiliating people.” This isn’t just a few bad days—it’s a lifelong habit of belittling those beneath him. For a conservative who values decorum, Andrew’s antics are a betrayal of traditional royal grace.
Even in youth, Andrew was no saint. A former classmate described him as “arrogant” and a “tosser,” unpopular except with a few fawning girls. His swagger didn’t win hearts—it alienated peers who saw through the bravado.
At a Duke of Edinburgh event at Balmoral, an 18-year-old Andrew allegedly yanked a tent’s fly sheet off a 14-year-old girl’s group, tossing it into a river. “And that’s an 18-year-old with a 14-year-old girl,” Lownie remarked to Fox News Digital, calling it “pretty mean.” Such cruelty at a young age foreshadows a lifetime of callousness.
Ian Pelham Turner warned Fox News Digital, “Prince Andrew is becoming the Titanic of the royal family, with him hitting the scandal iceberg.”
This metaphor captures the stakes: one man’s hubris risks dragging down a centuries-old institution. Conservatives who cherish tradition should wince at this self-inflicted wound.
Helena Chard told Fox News Digital, “This is a book that will secure the final nail in Prince Andrew’s coffin.” The biography’s revelations pile onto a reputation already battered by scandals, leaving little hope for redemption. Andrew’s fall is a cautionary tale against unchecked privilege.
