👑 “His Buffoon Highness?” 🤔 That’s the nickname former Foreign Office staff gave to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during his stint as a UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. Known for his “rude and arrogant” demeanour, Andrew reportedly had some pretty peculiar demands. He insisted on staying in five-star hotels at taxpayers’ expense, demanded room temperature water without ice, and even had prunes flown in just for breakfast! 🌍✈
Labour MPs have recently called for a full disclosure of Andrew’s trade trips, especially following his arrest for alleged misconduct in public office. The spotlight on him has intensified after documents related to the Epstein scandal were made public.
Former diplomats revealed that Andrew was “a pain to look after,” famously travelling with an entourage that included a private secretary, valet, and a 6ft ironing board (which, hilariously, once got stuck in a hotel revolving door). 😜 He was described as demanding everything in first class, with no interest in staying at places like the Premier Inn. 🍷
Simon Wilson, who organised trips for Andrew, noted, “There was a whole raft of demands,” and revealed the nickname “His Buffoon Highness” used among colleagues. Another diplomat recalled Andrew’s petulant refusal to engage with Japanese business cards. Despite moments of politeness, he was largely viewed as “grumpy.”
The Foreign Office and Andrew’s representatives have been contacted for comment, but it seems the stories of his envoy days are sticking around! 📜👀 #RoyalFamily #DiplomaticDrama #AndrewMountbattenWindsor