Prince Andrew Accused of Charging Taxpayers for Massage, Excessive Travel During Trade Envoy Role: BBC Report

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Prince Andrew Accused of Charging Taxpayers for Massage, Excessive Travel During Trade Envoy Role: BBC Report

Prince Andrew faces fresh allegations of billing taxpayers for massage services and lavish travel during his time as UK trade envoy. The claims, based on whistleblower accounts, add to ongoing investigations linked to his conduct and ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Published by Abhishek Swain | February 23, 2026

Former UK royal Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations that he charged UK taxpayers for massage services and incurred excessive travel expenses while serving as Britain’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011.

According to a BBC investigation citing retired civil servants, one official objected to approving a taxpayer-funded expense claim for massage services during Andrew’s Middle East visit but was overruled by senior authorities. Other former officials also described lavish spending on flights, luxury hotels, and large entourages, blaming weak oversight and a culture of deference within government departments.

The latest controversy adds to mounting legal and public pressure on Andrew, who was recently arrested and questioned over alleged misconduct in public office linked to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has denied all allegations and maintains he did not benefit financially from his trade envoy position.

The UK Department for Business and Trade has acknowledged the claims but pointed to ongoing police investigations and noted that the trade envoy system has since been reformed. Meanwhile, British lawmakers, including Tom Tugendhat, have called for a broader inquiry into Andrew’s conduct and oversight of taxpayer-funded roles.

The allegations could further damage Andrew’s reputation and intensify political pressure for accountability and reform.