Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s recent actions have been criticized as a poor handling of a public scandal. The former duke, aged 65, has chosen not to stay out of the limelight following controversy surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, he boldly went horseback riding in Windsor Great Park last month, despite losing his royal titles and honors in October last year. This week, he finally vacated Royal Lodge as new Epstein files were disclosed.

Royal expert Rebecca English condemned Andrew’s casual demeanor as highly disrespectful to his alleged victims. She remarked that his behavior, including waving from his car to onlookers while horse-riding, has been seen as insensitive. Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting on recent events. Andrew, who denies any misconduct related to his connections with Epstein, departed the 31-room Royal Lodge this week amid criticism.

In her article for the Daily Mail, Ms. English highlighted the shock among courtiers and family members over the revelations from the latest batch of Epstein Files. She noted Andrew’s stubborn insistence on maintaining his routine, riding past photographers during his regular outings in Berkshire, even after a brief ban from the royal stables.

Andrew, a father of two, is currently residing temporarily at Wood Farm, previously owned by Prince Philip, until his new residence, Marsh Farm, is ready by early April. Despite losing his titles, he remains a member of the Royal Family. The recent controversies have strained the Royal Family further, with King Charles facing criticism at an event on Thursday.

During a visit to Dedham in Essex with Queen Camilla, King Charles encountered a heckler questioning his involvement in pressuring the police to investigate Andrew. The incident occurred as they walked in the rain, shielded by umbrellas, with crowds gathered to meet them after visiting a historic pub.