LONDON GOSSIP MILL – Has the monarchy just pulled the rug out from under Prince Andrew? Royal-watchers are reeling after a seemingly innocent, but utterly shocking, “Statement of Intent” was quietly released by King Charles III’s private office late on Friday.
While the official wording was, as always, meticulously boring, sources deep inside Buckingham Palace claim the subtext is anything but!
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The bombshell? It involves Andrew’s beloved – and very private – Scottish estate known only to the inner circle as “Culloden’s Retreat” (not the real name, of course, but it sounds dramatic!).
Our Palace mole, who we’ll call “Lady Whistleblow”, whispered that the King has issued a decree essentially turning the Duke’s lavish bolthole into a… wait for it… Royal-Sponsored Zen Garden and Yoga Retreat for Stressed-Out Working Royals!
“Charles wants to make the monarchy ‘leaner and greener’,” Lady Whistleblow cackled. “Andrew’s biggest role will now be deciding between the lavender and the chamomile for the aromatherapy diffusers!”
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But the true scandal is the alleged “new role” the King has crafted for his younger brother. Forget the ribbon cuttings; forget the military titles.
The proposal, which sounds straight out of a satirical movie script, is reportedly for Prince Andrew to become the “Official Royal Ambassador of Good Vibes and Quiet Reflection.”
“He’s been given a lifetime supply of noise-canceling headphones and a strict instruction manual: ‘Chapter 1: How to Be Seen, Not Heard’,” our source alleges.
The document reportedly stipulates that Andrew may only appear in public if he is:
- A) Deeply engrossed in a Sudoku puzzle.
- B) Holding a very large, non-alcoholic beverage.
- C) Standing exactly ten feet behind a recognizable working Royal and wearing a tweed hat that obscures 80% of his face.
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The immediate fallout is already dramatic. Reports suggest Prince Andrew’s personal staff were seen frantically Googling “how to become a professional silent retreat organizer.”
Meanwhile, royal critics are split. Some say it’s a brilliant move to slowly phase out the controversy. Others say it’s a cruel, public-facing joke that proves King Charles has a much sharper sense of humor than anyone realized.
One thing is for sure: The Palace spin doctors are working overtime. But with a story this juicy, even the most dedicated Royal fan will be watching this space!