former prince andrew He is reportedly living a more private life at Sandringham House, where insiders say he spends much of his time playing military-style video games and flight simulators after stepping away from royal life. Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, moved to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk earlier this year after leaving the Royal Lodge.
Former Prince Andrew spends ‘huge amounts of time’ playing military-style video games, according to insiders
according to royal writer Andrew Looney, the former Duke, appears to have struggled with the sudden loss of structure and public purpose. Looney, whose book Entitled explores Prince Andrew’s fall and changing place within the monarchy, believes the former royal thrived most when he followed routine and discipline.
“I think he’s someone who needs discipline,” Lonnie reportedly said, pointing to a period of Andrew’s years in the armed services when he seemed more focused and grounded. The connection to his military background may explain why Andrew has reportedly developed a strong affinity for flight simulators and war-style games. Looney claimed the former royal is fascinated by realistic aircraft-landing simulations and spends a lot of time playing military shooter games like Call of Duty.
An insider familiar with Andrew’s day-to-day routine described the difference between his current life and his former position inside the royal family as “unreal.” “This was the man who once had a constant flow of palaces, international tours, exclusive dinners and private meetings with presidents, diplomats and billionaires,” the source claimed. “His entire daily routine now revolves around a very confined existence inside Sandringham, with only a handful of aides, security officers and close staff around him.”
According to the insider, Prince Andrew is more interested in gaming than entertainment. “He now spends a lot of time in flight simulators and military war games because they allow him to mentally connect with times in his life when he still felt respected, useful and important,” the source alleged.