A woman who considers herself an aristocrat has rescinded her invitation to Prince Andrew due to what she describes as threats of violence. Lady Carbisdale, a barrister and businesswoman, has been the owner of Carbisdale Castle, a 19-bedroom estate, since 2022. Last week, she publicly offered her property as a potential accommodation for Prince Andrew. This offer came in response to reports suggesting that Andrew might be relocated to a smaller royal Highland castle following allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
However, faced with a negative and “hostile” reaction from the public, Ms. Kane has decided to withdraw her invitation. Despite this, she has stated that the castle remains available should the royal family require it in the future.
In a Facebook post, Ms. Kane mentioned that she had written to King Charles III and Prince Andrew, updating them on the ongoing restoration work at Carbisdale Castle. She also shared the public’s critical views towards her offer of support for Prince Andrew, citing hostile responses, including threats of violence and criminal damage. Consequently, she believes that the offer may not be feasible unless approved by the Crown, reiterating that the venue remains at the disposal of the royal family if needed.
Prince Andrew recently announced his decision to relinquish his royal titles on October 17, just before the release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, in which she accuses him. The prince has consistently denied the allegations and settled a legal case out-of-court in 2022 without admitting guilt.
In his statement on October 17, Prince Andrew expressed that ongoing accusations against him were diverting attention from the work of the monarchy and his family. He emphasized his commitment to prioritizing his family and nation and mentioned his withdrawal from public life five years ago. With the approval of the King, he declared that he would no longer use his title or associated honors.
Ms. Kane, who has undergone three gender transitions, has reportedly invested significant sums to restore Carbisdale Castle, originally constructed for the Duchess of Sutherland in 1907, to its former grandeur.
