Prince Andrew 'reported to the police' for using 'fake name' in latest scandal
Prince Andrew is facing more controversy
Prince Andrew is facing fresh controversy after being reported to police for allegedly using a false name to register a company.
The Duke of York, 64, reportedly used the pseudonym ‘Andrew Inverness’ when he co-founded Naples Gold Limited in 2002 with sports retail magnate Johan Eliasch.
Prince Andrew ‘reported to the police’ amid ‘fake name’ claims
Graham Smith, the CEO of Republic – an anti-monarchy campaign group – has formally reported the incident to the police.
Smith accused the prince of submitting false information to Companies House.
The Metropolitan Police is currently reviewing the complaint to determine whether further action is needed.
Smith emphasised the importance of holding royals accountable.
“Andrew must be held to the highest standards,” he told The Telegraph. “The royals appear to believe they can act with impunity.”
It is believed that Prince Andrew adopted the name ‘Andrew Inverness’ from one of his lesser-known titles, the Earl of Inverness.
This is not the first time Andrew has used the pseudonym in company registrations. The name has reportedly appeared in documents for four different companies.
Although no fraud has been alleged, Smith argues that “the apparent filing of false information… may seem trivial, but the UK faces serious issues of fraud committed in this way”.
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In addition to this controversy, Prince Andrew’s investment firm, Urramoor Limited, is set to be dissolved.
The company was struggling financially, reports claim. However, they were recently bailed out by an anonymous donor who provided £210,000 worth of non-redeemable shares in December 2023.
Despite the funding, Urramoor failed to make a profit in its nine years of operation.
The company’s closure was confirmed by its director, Arthur Lancaster, on January 3.
Meanwhile, Andrew’s Pitch@Palace initiative has faced financial difficulties, with more than £230,000 withdrawn from the project’s funds.
The scheme was designed to support start-ups.
Unfortunately, it has been embroiled in controversy following revelations that a former associate, Yang Tengbo, was linked to Chinese intelligence.
He was banned from entering the UK in 2021 and later prevented from flying to London in 2023.
Mr Yang denied the spy allegations.
Andrew didn’t join royal family at Sandringham for Christmas
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly opted out of spending Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham this year, amid the ‘spy’ allegations.
Unlike last year, when Andrew and Sarah joined the royal family for Christmas Day services, they spent this year’s festivities at their home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor.
A source told The Sun that, given the ongoing scandal, Andrew’s attendance at the royal Christmas celebrations would have been uncomfortable.
“There would inevitably have to be some very awkward conversations and the king would not relish making his brother squirm,” the insider said.
“Andrew has managed the unthinkable and made a complete [bleep] of himself even before the Christmas party. It’s been a hell of a year for The Firm and the last thing they want is this scandal dragging on during a period of celebration.”
Royal Insider has contacted reps for the Duke of York for comment.
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