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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's 'bizarre' £32,000 request blocked by King Charles
- King Charles III reportedly blocked a £32,000 request from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for spiritual gurus during a stay at Windsor home.
- Biographer Robert Jobson says the king was horrified by the proposal and blocked it immediately.
- The incident is linked to a broader push to curb royal spending and pursue value for money.
- Charles’s stance is part of a wider effort to reshape the Royal Household and reduce freeloading claims.
- The monarch reportedly tightened controls on the Duchy of Lancaster and Sovereign Grant spending.
- The report ties the move to recent actions like stripping Andrew of HRH and the Duke of York titles.
- Buckingham Palace also revoked the Sussexes’ base at Frogmore Cottage amid resource tightening.
- Officials report a shift toward smarter use of resources and competitive pay and pensions for staff.
- The Mirror notes the overall Sovereign Grant expenditure fell in recent financial years as part of reforms.
- The article frames the king’s actions as steering money toward institution-strengthening areas.
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