In the midst of a new row of seats above a Range Rover equipped with blue emergency lights, Prince Andrew stood. The Duke of York, who distanced himself from royal duties due to his association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, reportedly continues to drive around Windsor in a £100,000 PB SUV. The 64-year-old prince has also been spotted lunching at Harry's Bar, a luxury private club in Mayfair.
Critics of the royal family are taken aback by the fact that Prince Andrew still enjoys various privileges, despite no longer being an active working member. Photographs have emerged showing Prince Andrew behind the wheel in Windsor and Central London, often accompanied by private security, in a 6,000lb Land Rover Discovery. According to the reports, the Range Rover he drives is owned by him and is equipped with police lights. Additionally, a fleet of vehicles leased by the Royal Court includes a Reserve Land Rover equipped with Amber emergency lights.
While it is illegal to install blue lights on cars, all members of the royal family possess special licenses that allow them to use such vehicles on official occasions and within police convoys. However, given that Andrew is no longer an active working royal, there are limited occasions where he or his personal security would require the use of these lights, primarily restricted to state funerals and coronations.
Interestingly, it has been noted that the green light on Andrew's Range Rover has never been activated. This situation calls for a review to ensure that only working members of the royal family enjoy such privileges. D Davies, former head of Royal security at Scotland Yard, commented, "In the current circumstances, Andrew does not need or warrant these green lights. The only justification would be to change the threat level and restore police protection."
Sources close to the prince have stated that taxpayers are not funding his car purchases. GB News has reached out to representatives of the Duke of York for their comments on the matter."
