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‘Arrogant’ Prince Andrew ‘feels like he’s lost everything’ & is in ‘hot water’ with Charles amid new Royal Lodge row

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PRINCE Andrew is ‘arrogant’ and has found himself in ‘hot water’ amid a new Royal Lodge dispute, claims a royal commentator.

It has long been rumoured that King Charles, 75, is running out of patience with his younger brother - the beleaguered Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

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A royal commentator has revealed that 'arrogant' Prince Andrew, 64, has got himself 'into hot water'Credit: Getty
It's been claimed that Andrew 'feels like he's lost everything' amid Royal Lodge disputeCredit: The Sun
Recent pictures appear to show the mansion in a poor state- with peeling paint and black mouldCredit: The Sun
Rupert Bell recognised that Andrew, who now lives a rather reclusive existence, is 'convinced of his rightness' and 'stubborn'Credit: Jon Bond

And an updated version of 'Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story' by Robert Hardman says the Monarch has finally cut off funding for his brother for his home, Royal Lodge - the £30m 19th century listed Windsor pad he shares with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Hardman claims that the Keeper of the Privy Purse, who looks after the royal finances, has been instructed to end the personal allowance for Andrew, who has already had his security payments removed. 

But there is new controversy after it was revealed that Prince Andrew has now found a benefactor willing to stump up millions of pounds to help him keep his publicly owned home.

It was reported yesterday that Andrew had shown Palace officials that he has the required funds to maintain upkeep of the 30-room mansion. 

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And Sir Michael Stevens, keeper of the privy purse, approved the money as coming from legitimate sources, reported.

It has not been revealed who the rich pal is, sparking new fury about Andrew and his finances.

Royal Lodge, where the late Queen Elizabeth spent part of her childhood, boasts 40 hectares of woodland and lawns, eight cottages, and lodgings for security personnel.

Charles is said to have wanted Andrew out of the house for years - but a new revelation in the book claims that the late Queen had decided in the last year of her life that she also wanted Andrew to quit the residence.

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Her wish was said to be the same as that of Charles - that Andrew should move into the much more modest Frogmore Cottage, which is also in Windsor Great Park and has been vacant since Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan Markle, 43, left the UK. 

However, Andrew, who moved into Royal Lodge, the former home of the Queen Mother, in 2004 - refused to move, after taking on a lease that lasts until 2078.

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As part of the agreement, Andrew is obliged to maintain repairs on the property. 

But there is increasing doubt cast on this possibility, since the recent appearance of photographs that appear to show the mansion in a poor state - with peeling paint and black mould.

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It's no surprise that Andrew is reported to be in 'hot water' with Charles, as after the recent benefactor update, everyone has been left questioning who is financing him.

There are reports that Andrew’s benefactor might be someone he met during his time as a UK trade envoy, where the Duke also had a predilection for friends of what might be called questionable character. 

To add to his pressures, Andrew also has to safeguard numerous invaluable and historic artworks and furniture pieces on loan from the Royal Collection.

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