Prince Andrew’s ego was shattered, according to royal insiders, when he was stripped of royal protection and replaced with personal bodyguards. the sun.
The disgraced Duke of York will now be protected by personal bodyguards not paid for by taxpayers, according to reports.
Commenting on the development, a royal insider said: “Andrew is no longer a working royal and carries out zero royal duties so there is no automatic right that the British public should pay for armed protection.”
“He is still a high-profile figure and will no doubt be a security target. But there is no longer any justification for taxpayers to bear the cost of armed police.
The source added: “He has been demoted by the royal family and his security has been reduced as a result. It’s a blow to his ego.”
“It’s made worse by the fact that if he can’t afford it, he’ll put his big brother in his hat to ask for money,” the insider said, going on to point out that King Charles will pay Prince Andrew’s personal security bills. can proceed. .