Sources say he hopes public office could restore influence lost after losing his title
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has reportedly set his sights on political life as he looks for a way to regain influence after King Charles removed his princely title.
Insiders told OK! Magazine that Andrew believes politics may be one of the few places where he could recover a sense of authority. One source said he realises he has lost everything that once gave him status, and public office appears to him like a possible path back to relevance.
A royal contact added that he has spoken about wanting to do something useful, and political involvement has come up more than once. His interest, they said, stems from missing the authority he once held. Another voice close to the family joked that the idea might only result in a pile of spoiled ballot papers.
Those familiar with the situation say Andrew’s push reflects how difficult he has found life as a commoner. They note that he has been shielded from ordinary reality for most of his life, and now talks about political office as if it could restore both power and a title.
While the chances are slim, sources say he is desperate for a role of any kind. Even if politics is far-fetched, he seems willing to consider anything that helps him feel influential again.
