former prince andrew He will turn 66 on Thursday, February 19 and with this, he will reportedly be able to secure a bigger source of income. The former Duke of York and younger brother of King Charles will reportedly be eligible to receive his state pension of £7,000 a year after turning 66. In addition, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will also reportedly receive free tube and bus travel benefits in London.
Former Prince Andrew secures major source of income with pension after birthday – report
Former Prince Andrew will reportedly secure himself a bigger income source with a state pension after his 66th birthday on Thursday, February 19. SunMembers of the royal family cannot normally claim taxpayer-funded benefits. However, the former Duke of York will reportedly be able to claim a state pension because he paid national insurance contributions. This was reportedly during his 22 years of service in the Royal Navy. The news comes as the former prince lost his royal titles and also had to leave his longtime residence, the Royal Lodge, after news of his scandalous past emerged.
Meanwhile, former Prince Andrew is now reportedly entitled to receive his weekly pension after officially turning OAP after his 66th birthday. Meanwhile, his brother, King Charles, is reportedly eligible for weekly windfall benefits for eleven years due to his naval service. However, the monarch reportedly donated the money to Age UK, a charity.
According to the news outlet, Phil Dampier, a royal expert, told them “if Andrew wants to do the right thing and take steps to improve his reputation.” The man continued, “Then it would be better for him to donate his state pension to charity.” The expert added, “Eugénie’s charity may also be combating modern slavery and human trafficking, The Anti-Slavery Collective.” It is not yet known what Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will do with his pension money.