There’s no doubt that Andrew has been rude and insensitive over the years, and there are a lot of people now getting their revenge,” said a palace insider.

Parliament's spending watchdog has asked the Crown Estate to explain the rationale behind Prince Andrew's "peppercorn" rent at Royal Lodge. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has written to the Treasury and the Crown Estate after raising concerns over the value for money of the prince's living arrangements.