2025 has not been a kind year so far for Prince Andrew, as he faces yet another wave of financial and personal challenges. The Duke of York’s troubles deepened with the news that Urramoor Limited, the company managing his personal investments, is being dissolved.
The firm, over which Andrew held “significant control,” filed for dissolution at Companies House just a year after an anonymous benefactor stepped in to save it from collapse. This latest financial setback adds to the mounting pressures on the beleaguered royal, who has been increasingly isolated from public life and royal duties.
Andrew’s financial woes have been compounded by his noticeable absence from the Royal family’s Christmas festivities, amid ongoing scrutiny over his ties to alleged Chinese operative Yang Tengbo. Speculation about how he funds his lavish lifestyle, including the upkeep of his expansive home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, has also intensified.
Reports suggest that King Charles III has halted funding for Andrew’s security and his £1 million annual stipend, leaving the Duke in a precarious financial position. However, it appears the King may still be stepping in to cover some of Andrew’s expenses personally, though not through public funds.
A Royal insider revealed to *Mail Online* that Andrew’s social circle has dwindled significantly, leaving him increasingly reliant on family support. “He just doesn’t have that many friends anymore. He barely goes out, he’s not that welcome anywhere.
So it’s got to be family, and the obvious person is the King,” the source said. The insider added that few outside the family would be willing to support Andrew financially, given the controversy surrounding him.
The Royal Lodge saga has taken another turn, with claims that King Charles is personally covering the costs of Andrew’s residence. A source familiar with the Windsor estate told *The Mirror*, “Charles has paid for it all. The King has cleared it.
It’s all done.” This revelation comes as Andrew continues to keep a low profile following last month’s revelations about his connections to an alleged Chinese operative—a development that has only added to his long list of controversies.
Andrew’s public image has been in decline since his disastrous 2019 BBC interview, in which he attempted to address his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout from the interview led to his removal from royal duties, with his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, stripping him of his military titles and patronages in January 2022. Since then, Andrew has largely retreated from public life, though his financial and personal troubles have kept him in the headlines.
Throughout these challenges, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and Andrew’s former wife, has remained a steadfast supporter. In an interview with *The Times*, conducted before the latest allegations but published afterward, Ferguson spoke passionately about her enduring affection for Andrew. “I was totally and utterly in love with Andrew.
I would do it all over again, 100 per cent. He’s the best, a great man with a great heart, and kind. Our wedding was the best day of my life,” she said. Ferguson also emphasized the strength of their relationship, even after their divorce, highlighting their commitment to communication, compromise, and compassion.
Andrew and Ferguson, who separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996, continue to share a home at Royal Lodge in Windsor. Ferguson’s sister, Jane, echoed this sentiment, describing the pair as “the best divorced couple I know” and praising their dedication to co-parenting their children.
As Prince Andrew navigates this latest chapter of his tumultuous life, it’s clear that his financial and personal challenges show no signs of abating. With dwindling public support and increasing reliance on family, the Duke’s future remains uncertain, even as those closest to him, like Sarah Ferguson, continue to stand by his side.
