Prince Andrew, who was forced to miss important royal Christmas celebrations after his latest controversy, has finally made a heartbreaking choice.
The Duke of York, who has been engaged in a string of controversies, discovered that one of his close associates, whom he referred to as a 'confidante', was accused of being a Chinese spy.
As the situation grew to a 'national security' level, King Charles allegedly advised Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson to withdraw from the impending royal function.
The depressed royal, who was hesitant to leave the besieged 30-room royal mansion, Royal Lodge, is now trying to relocate outside of the United Kingdom to avoid the spotlight that has followed his controversies.
Andrew was deprived of his royal titles and patronages following his sex scandal and questionable association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, which is why the king was relegating him to Frogmore Cottage.
According to royal historian Andrew Lownie, the embarrassed royal will now relocate to Abu Dhabi as another royal family welcomes him.
Lownie, who is working on a biography of Prince Andrew, told The Daily Beast that Andrew has exclusive access to at least one fully staffed private residence.
"The authorities in Abu Dhabi have allowed Andrew access to a palace. "It costs them nothing," he told the newspaper. "He has spent a lot of time out there in recent years, and reputable sources tell me that starting next year, he may split his time between the Middle East and the United Kingdom. "He is expected to choose between the two."
The writer kept going: "It makes sense for him; there is good weather, he is treated with deference, there are a lot of golf courses, and he can conduct his business affairs however he sees fit."
He also mentioned that the entire family, including Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and ex-wife Fergie, had already visited the nation, making the transition easier.
It is unclear when the transfer will be completed, as well as the outcome of his dispute with King Charles over the Lodge next year.