Prince Andrew’s Shocking Abuse of Taxpayer Funds Exposed

Just when you thought the Prince Andrew saga couldn’t get any messier, a new report is shining a spotlight on his spending habits — and it’s raising eyebrows across the U.K.

Former civil servants are now claiming that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor billed British taxpayers for massage services and racked up lavish travel expenses while serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy in the early 2000s.

One retired trade department official told the BBC he tried to block payment for “massage services” during one of Andrew’s trips — but says he was overruled by higher-ups.

“I thought it was wrong… I’d said we mustn’t pay it, but we ended up paying it anyway,” the former civil servant said anonymously.

He added that he regrets not pushing harder at the time. “I can’t say it would have stopped him, but we should have flagged that something was wrong.”

According to another former Whitehall official, Andrew’s spending went far beyond spa treatments. The source claimed the former royal frequently approved costly flights, excessive hotel bookings, and accommodations for a large entourage.

“I couldn’t believe it… it was like it wasn’t real money. They weren’t spending any of their own money,” the official said, describing what he viewed as a culture of unchecked spending.

The most explosive allegation? That Andrew’s expenses were allegedly given a “rubber stamp” by senior officials without meaningful oversight. One source claimed there was little to no proper record-keeping and that leadership effectively turned a blind eye.

Representatives for Andrew and the U.K. Department for Business and Trade have not publicly responded to the latest claims.

These spending accusations come at a time when Andrew is already under intense scrutiny.

Authorities arrested the former prince on Feb. 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He reportedly spent around 10 hours in custody before being released. Photographs later showed him returning to Wood Farm, where he has been staying after being asked to vacate Royal Lodge.

The arrest is reportedly tied to newly released documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Emails made public by the U.S. Department of Justice appear to show Andrew sharing details from official trade visits with the disgraced financier.

In one November 2010 email, Andrew allegedly forwarded a confidential report just minutes after receiving it. Another email sent on Christmas Eve 2010 appeared to include a briefing on investment opportunities related to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province.

Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, had longstanding connections to powerful figures across politics, business and royalty. Andrew has previously faced intense backlash over his relationship with Epstein, including a widely criticized television interview that further damaged his public standing.

Now, with fresh scrutiny over both his past spending and alleged information-sharing, the controversy shows no signs of cooling off.

British authorities, including the Metropolitan Police, are also reportedly examining whether U.K. airports were used in connection with alleged human trafficking tied to Epstein’s network.

For a royal already stripped of official duties and public support, the latest claims could further deepen the fallout.

And for British taxpayers, the big question remains: who was really footing the bill?