Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles, is known for his love of top-level and money. Despite his ostentatious life and after the withdrawal of his millionaire annual pension and the Epstein scandal, he is living through difficult times.
His only fixed income is an annual pension of just 24,000 euros, insufficient to cover even two weeks of rent for the luxurious property where he lives.
An uncertain future after the Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew was involved in various scandals that severely affected his image. In 2021, his last attempt to generate income was thwarted. The prince had sought an opportunity as an international broker for a Dutch company, but this project fell apart after it was revealed that one of his partners, Yang Tengbo, had been identified as a spy for China. This revelation resulted in the failure of a project that seemed like his last hope for employment.
The maintenance of the Royal Lodge, his luxurious 30-room residence, has an annual cost of approximately 800,000 euros. Of that amount, more than 300,000 euros are allocated to the property's rent, which was signed at the beginning of the century and has a term of 75 years. The prince doesn't have the resources to cover these expenses, as his main income doesn't exceed 20,000 euros annually from his pension as a Royal Navy officer.
The luxurious lifestyle and controversies of royalty
Despite his dire financial situation, Andrew continued to lead a life of top-level. In 2021, he was seen at his father's funeral aboard a customized Bentley Flying Spur valued at over 265,000 euros. This car replaced a similar model he had bought in 2015 and sold for a fraction of its original price. He is also known for wearing high-value watches, such as a 190,000-euro Rolex, and for maintaining top-level properties, like chalets in Switzerland.
