The owner of a local pub in the Sandringham area has spoken about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrival at the estate after his exile from Royal Lodge in Windsor.
The pub, The Black Horse Inn, sits just a stone’s throw away from St Mary Magdalene Church, where the Royal Family gathers every year for their Christmas service.
After being evicted from Royal Lodge last week, the disgraced former Duke of York was moved into a much smaller accommodation at Wood Farm until renovations are complete at Marsh Farm, which is set to become his permanent home.
When asked about the locals' thoughts on Andrew moving to the area, the owner revealed: “It's a 50/50 split, some are disgusted with his potential behaviour, but others say he hasn't been convicted and he's innocent until proven guilty. I sit somewhere in the middle.
Locals are split 50/50 on the arrival of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to the Sandringham Estate
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“I think it would be better for him to be brought in [by the police] if he is innocent, as he says,” he continued to tell Hello!.
Locals in the area were asked about their feelings regarding the arrival of Andrew, and their responses were mixed.
Abraham Bruin, 83, who was visiting the estate, said: “I'm a little bit flabbergasted myself. If he's an outcast and living on the estate, he’s not an outcast, is he?”
Another added: “Really, he's going back to luxury, isn’t he? He's being waited on hand and foot.”
A third said: “The press are all down there. The villagers don't like that. It's a quiet village.
They also stated that the home is “too close to the road” and that a home, ”out in the woods that's surrounded by trees and no other houses… would have been better.”
Locals have claimed better options were available for Andrew
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Andrew was ousted from Royal Lodge last week after pressure on the disgraced former royal continues to mount amid the latest release of the Epstein files.
One of the most recent findings from the released emails appears to show that he pestered Jeffrey Epstein for the use of his multi-million-pound homes while the sex offender was under house arrest.
The former Duke of York seemingly sent multiple emails to Epstein asking for the use of high-end properties in Paris and New York.
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He also boldly appeared to approach the disgraced financier for the use of his homes on behalf of his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
The emails also allegedly show Andrew used Epstein’s private cars and drivers.
Marsh Farm is set to become Andrew's permanent home when renovations are complete
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An email from Andrew in 2009, seemingly says it has been “far too long” since they last spoke and after some small talk Andrew asks: “I have to go to Paris this coming weekend,11h to 14’ Sept and I remember that you have an apartment in Paris and was just wondering if I might be allowed to use it for the weekend?
"This is a private weekend and I am already booked into a hotel but on the off chance that you would allow me to use your apartment it would be great from a number of perspectives.”
Being named in the Epstein files is not an indication of misconduct.
Ms Ferguson and Mr Mountbatten-Windsor have always denied any wrongdoing.
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