Andrew Mountbatten blames Sarah Ferguson for family estrangement

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly accused his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, of poisoning their daughters against him following the release of the Epstein files. The former prince is convinced that his family has turned their backs on him to protect their standing within the royal family. He has reportedly expressed his frustrations to associates, claiming his daughters have alienated him to remain in the good graces of King Charles III and Prince William.

Closer reported that the disgraced royal is entirely convinced of the betrayal and directly blames Ferguson. According to an anonymous source, Mountbatten-Windsor has privately accused his ex-wife of instructing Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to keep him at arm's length. He believes Ferguson advised them to remain firmly in the good books of King Charles and Prince William to secure their own futures. He reportedly claims that these actions have turned his daughters into people he barely recognises.

The family rift is directly linked to the scandals that saw Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of his royal titles, his dukedom, and his military honours. The primary catalyst was his close association with late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In addition to his personal ties, allegations arose that Mountbatten-Windsor engaged in misconduct while in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Critics have previously alleged that he went as far as sharing sensitive information with the disgraced American financier during that period.

Despite the deep resentment over the family divide, some close to the situation view the distance as a necessary measure. The strategic distance has allowed the princesses to protect their personal and professional lives from the continuous fallout of the Epstein scandal, while maintaining essential ties with the reigning monarch.