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Prince Andrew stripped...

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Sarahlou63 · 13/01/2022 17:27

Of all royal patronages and military titles.

Guess mummy has finally had enough.

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StoatMilk · 15/01/2022 22:59

How has Fergie got herself into so much debt in the past? From what I understand she lives with PA, it’s likely he finances the cost of their living expenses..what on earth is she spending it on? Genuine question? And why so ready to accept cash gifts/loans from her ex husband’s associates?

BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ · 15/01/2022 23:27

@FlibbertyGiblets ” Thickos are going to thick, though, aren't they…”

God yes, this. I’m going to have it put on a teeshirt and just point at it when anyone tries to defend Air Miles Andy or Johnson and his many parties in front of me.

BorderlineHappy · 15/01/2022 23:36

They knew this was coming thats why Fergie was let back in.
She mustnt have much self respect.

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Kanaloa · 16/01/2022 07:57

@ParkheadParadise

I would imagine they took everything away to make themselves look good. Probably nothing the change for the Dirty bastard. He will still be living a life of luxury.
That’s what’s annoying. People act like it’s some huge shameful and horrible punishment when in fact it’s basically just nothing.

He’s losing titles that make absolutely no difference. I mean I think the royal family is a total farce anyway but what will happen based on him not being called xyz? Nothing! He’s not likely to lose his expensive things, luxurious items, etc etc and have to live a life of trying to work for a living. It’s not really a punishment at all except for the shame and to be honest I doubt he’s too bothered about that.

notimagain · 16/01/2022 08:27

It’s not really a punishment at all except for the shame and to be honest I doubt he’s too bothered about that.

From what I've heard about him over the years one thing that will grind his gears will be the loss of his various honorary HM Forces positions. Those gave him a chance to put on one of his many uniforms, strut around and inspect the troops...

He's certainly lost any opportunity to play a major role in the commemorations of the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War that are planned for later this year.

zafferana · 16/01/2022 08:59

@NinaDefoe

He may have list his titles but I doubt he’ll lose his income or home.
He won't lose his home. He has a lease on Royal Lodge for 75 years at apparently £250 per week. The house belongs to the Crown Estate, so he can't do anything with it except live in it, but it's his for life. Fergie lives with him, because I suspect she'd be homeless otherwise, or at least completely unable to afford a home 'befitting her status' Hmm

As for his income, apart from his basic navy pension he doesn't seem to have one ... but while the Queen can't be seen to pay his legal costs or contribute to any payout to Virginia Giuffre et al, I bet she's bank-rolling him behind the scenes. He used to get an allowance of £250k pa for performing royal duties, but he hasn't done any of those since 2019 so ...???

ParkheadParadise · 16/01/2022 10:47

He should get himself done the jobcentre and claim jobseekers allowance.
He's bloody in his 60's and living off Mummy.
The whole Family are Fucked up freeloaders.

Kanaloa · 16/01/2022 10:53

@ParkheadParadise

He should get himself done the jobcentre and claim jobseekers allowance. He's bloody in his 60's and living off Mummy. The whole Family are Fucked up freeloaders.
Don’t hold back 😂 I agree though.
merrymouse · 16/01/2022 11:51

I’m sure the Queen can quietly give him a job that will pay his living expenses and also make sure he isn’t homeless.

Assuming he stays out of prison he can live a private life that many would fantasise about.

ParkheadParadise · 16/01/2022 12:50

All that's happened is
He can no longer wear his "dressing up" clothes in public, unlike his siblings.
We will still have his security and servants running about after him and Fergie.
If a member of the public has those allegations made against them their jobs, income, family would probably ALL be gone.

Zombiemum1946 · 16/01/2022 12:54

It's at the queen's discretion to provide him with an income from her private funds. I would think he'll live off whatever inheritance he got when Philip died and what he'll get when the Queen dies. Charles has already made it clear that only the direct line to the throne and working royals will get an allowance. No more grace and favour housing etc. Fergie is totally dependant on PA .

ParkheadParadise · 16/01/2022 13:05

I can't understand how Fergie is dependent on him.
It's not as if she grew up in poverty or anything near it.
Does she have a job?
I saw her on TV with a fucking stupid looking bow or something on her head ready a book is she an author.

Zombiemum1946 · 16/01/2022 13:21

@ParkheadParadise
She got caught trying to sell access to PA whilst he was a trade envoy. She's been bankrupt and lost her deal with weight watchers. Andrew provided her with an allowance. She's useless with money and tends to spend way more than she earns. She's the type of spender who could bankrupt a billionaire.

Zombiemum1946 · 16/01/2022 13:25

@ParkheadParadise
The Royal family paid off her debts several times, but they eventually refused when she ran up debts to the tune of 5 mil hence the deal with weight watchers and book deals to pay it off.

ParkheadParadise · 16/01/2022 13:34

Bloody hell @Zombiemum1946 I didn't know that.
I remember she was caught sucking someone toes 😂😂

Zombiemum1946 · 16/01/2022 14:26

@ParkheadParadise
She's also linked to Epstein in so much as he helped pay off some of her debts. Quite the piece of work is old fergie.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 16/01/2022 15:01

Fascinating article in the Daily Mail 2007

<a class="break-all" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080823062153/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-483401/Prince-Andrews-friend-Ghislaine-Maxwell-underage-girls-disturbing-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">web.archive.org/web/20080823062153/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-483401/Prince-Andrews-friend-Ghislaine-Maxwell-underage-girls-disturbing-story.html

Lockdownbear · 16/01/2022 15:02

Epstein paying Fergies debts is murky business, who did she owe money to and why?

I'm curious as to how Epstein made the contacts he did as well as where did he get his money from.

Zombiemum1946 · 16/01/2022 15:20

@Lockdownbear
Fergie owed money all over the place, overspending, failed business venture, Court and lawyer fees. Sort of used the twinkie defence by blaming it on the life of luxury she married into. She does work, she just spends way more than she earns.

ajandjjmum · 16/01/2022 17:18

I think Epstein paid off Fergie's debt of £15,000 - petty cash to him. Desperate that she couldn't find that money from someone with a little honour.

UserBot314159 · 16/01/2022 17:21

Just reading that fergie's x, pre- andrew, is business man paddy mcnally aged 87 and he is worth 870 millio. He is a close friend of andrew and fergie. Still included in their shooting parties.

That really is what they look for in a friend isnt it. Wealth!

ajandjjmum · 16/01/2022 17:24

@UserBot314159

Just reading that fergie's x, pre- andrew, is business man paddy mcnally aged 87 and he is worth 870 millio. He is a close friend of andrew and fergie. Still included in their shooting parties.

That really is what they look for in a friend isnt it. Wealth!

Wonder why she didn't go to him for the £15 grand she owed! Grin

They lived together for a while, before she and Andrew got together.

UserBot314159 · 16/01/2022 17:26

I know, I agree, if he really were a good frien, she could have asked him. Id rather ask an x i was on good terms with than a murky business man.

sweetbellyhigh · 16/01/2022 18:40

@ParkheadParadise

All that's happened is He can no longer wear his "dressing up" clothes in public, unlike his siblings. We will still have his security and servants running about after him and Fergie. If a member of the public has those allegations made against them their jobs, income, family would probably ALL be gone.
That's one way of looking at it.

However he has lost titles which, if you're someone who cares about that shit, must hurt like hell. His mum has basically made a public announcement that he is not worthy or respectable.

No amount of money makes up for that.

So many people are deeply attached to money and never satisfied because there is always someone richer. That's why the super rich need further status symbols such as fame, titles, trophy partners et al

WinnieTheW0rm · 16/01/2022 19:19

@Lockdownbear

Epstein paying Fergies debts is murky business, who did she owe money to and why?

I'm curious as to how Epstein made the contacts he did as well as where did he get his money from.

I think it was right left and centre, and from generally living beyond her means