Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returned cowering to his lonely life in exile at Sandringham after an unprecedented few hours saw him arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. And as of now, he returns to his lonely life in exile in Sandringham after being banished by the monarch from The Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he paid 'peppercorn rent' for decades. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides with a groom in the pouring rain on the Windsor Estate on January 13, 2026The duke pictured on an early ride in Windsor Park. Andrew's life watching TV at home in his mid-sixties is quite a contrast from the partying days of his youth. He added: 'In most practical senses, Andrew’s life has changed little – he already spent most of his time at home.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2026 16:02 UTC