Recluse Prince Andrew Surfaces in Windsor While King Charles' Security Fallout Looms 

Reclusive disgraced Prince Andrew, 64, was spotted chatting to members of the public as he rode through Windsor Great Park on the morning of Saturday, October 26.

This comes just days before the Duke of York could be set to lose his security at the "rotting" Royal Lodge nestled within the park, all thanks to King Charles III, 75.

The main issue in Prince Andrew and King Charles III's feud over the Royal Lodge is reportedly not even the former's desire to stay in the opulent mansion!

Royal reporter Michael Cole revealed that Andrew's "real problem is that the King, who has been paying for his security detail at Royal Lodge, is coming to an end. The [security] contract has been terminated."

The "siege of Royal Lodge" has been raging ever since the monarch came to the throne two years ago. The rift shows no signs of ending, even though the head of state is "cranking up the pressure" to boot the "rotund" 64-year-old disgraced royal from the compound.

"Andrew has to take care of the upkeep of the building," Cole shared. "When you have an old rambling house like that one, it's very expensive to maintain."

It is believed that one of King Charles' latest tactics to kick his younger brother was to allow his security detail to come to an end in the next few months. Cole thinks this is His Majesty's way of "sending a signal" to his sibling that he is "no longer playing around with the freeloader," as one palace insider shared.

Due to his past shocking assault claims, the prince has been described by many as "certainly needing strong security."

Cole continued, "It's a huge expense over the year, and it's a question for Prince Andrew. He wants the protection, he believes that he deserves it. So who is going to pay?"

The King's reported main wish to end the rift is to see Andrew move into the much more economical Frogmore Cottage, which was renovated for now-booted ex-residents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. One insider claimed the "portly" prince with "champagne and caviar tastes" was not moving into the Sussex's (now former) "old pile of s---."

Nevertheless, Cole further observed, "Frogmore Cottage is not such a problem because it's closer to Windsor Castle, and it is within the security boundary of the castle, so it wouldn't be such a problem to be able to accomplish it."

Circling back to "Randy Andy's" obsession with royal hierarchy, Cole stated, "I think it's a question of status. Prince Andrew is very well aware of his status as the late Queen's second son, and he doesn't want to," leave the Royal Lodge.

GBN reported on Andrew's ride.