A Count for a Duke: Princess Beatrice's Spouse Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Set to Roll Up His Sleeves to Help Prince Andrew Out With a Huge Task

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 41, Princess Beatrice's, 36, aristocratic husband, is reportedly set to help his disgraced dad-in-law, Prince Andrew, 64, with the renovations for the "rotting" Royal Lodge.

The property developer "has been seen regularly visiting Royal Lodge in recent weeks," where a "dumpster was spotted outside the front of the property," according to Daily Mail.

This led home design expert Terry Fisher to share, "Royal Lodge appears to be showing visible signs of aging, including peeling paint, mold on exterior bricks, and likely underlying damp or poor insulation," before adding the cost would be "upwards of 250,000 pounds (roughly $316,000)."

The outside of the mansion, in which Andrew has lived since 2003, is one thing, but the state of disrepair also reportedly extends indoors with signs of "royal hoarding."

"The interiors are said to be cluttered with novelty teapots collected by Andrew's wife Sarah Ferguson and gifts received by the duke when he was a working royal," the publication added.

A source also spilled, "They are redecorating somewhere that they can sit in and stay in — the guest parts."

Mozzi's latest business venture involves the sale of high-end home accessories, with some items priced as high as 85,000 pounds, which he is advertising during Britain's cost of living crisis.

This backlash follows closely on the heels of criticisms he faced earlier this year for making "out of touch" comments about London real estate. Mozzi, a property developer and the founder of Banda Property has been accused of "pretentiousness" and failing to understand the economic realities faced by the average person. His company also specializes in high-end real estate in some of London's most affluent neighborhoods, including Chelsea and Belgravia.

"We believe in the importance of surrounding oneself with beauty and quality, and our furniture reflects that philosophy," Beatrice's hubby said. "He also noted that the pieces are iconic designs, implying a level of artistry and craftsmanship that justifies their high prices."

The Italian Count's previous remarks, which drew significant ire, were perceived as being disconnected from the struggles of ordinary Londoners trying to navigate the city's notoriously expensive housing market. His recent foray into selling luxurious furniture has only added fuel to the fire.

King Charles III has been feuding with the Duke of York over his home for two years, and the rift is reported to have nearly "torn the brothers apart." The monarch allegedly allowed the Duke's security detail to expire in late October, sending the "portly prince" into "a panic."

"I wonder why he is allowing himself to be so humiliated?" royal correspondent Jennie Bond asked about Andrew's refusal to leave the "rotting" mansion.

This news suggests the disgraced Duke could be ignoring his brother altogether and focusing solely on satisfying the demands of the Crown Estate, which holds his lease on the property.