DISGRACED Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has caused a revolt among royal servants at Sandringham despite only arriving on Monday night.
Flunkies have been told by bosses on the King’s Norfolk estate that they can reject serving the sex abuse-accused ex-prince if it makes them feel uncomfortable.
A source said the number of staff who are refusing to work for him is already a “long list”.
The Sun revealed that humiliated Andrew, 65, slipped out of Royal Lodge, Windsor, under the cover of darkness on Monday.
He is staying temporarily at Sandringham’s Wood Farm cottage before moving next door to his permanent home Marsh Farm from April.
During his stay, domestic staff from the estate are tasked with serving him.
People who have been with him for years are off. It will likely be a skeleton staff at best
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A source said: “They’ve been told they don’t have to serve Andrew or work for him if they feel uncomfortable.
“There is already quite a list saying no thanks. There is understandably a lot of disquiet as he is now a total pariah.
“But there is also a worry that once he gets comfortable at Wood Farm while Marsh Farm is being finished, they will never get him out again.”
Andrew’s late-night exit from Royal Lodge came amid the release of more damning files about his convicted paedo pal Jeffrey Epstein.
The exile is seen as a victory for King Charles, who had been trying to force out his troublesome brother for three years.
But the King is also said to be feeling “very frustrated”.
Andrew has already shelled out millions to resolve a civil sexual assault lawsuit with the late Virginia Giuffre, while always denying any wrongdoing.
This week cops said they are assessing claims that Epstein trafficked a second woman to the UK.
It is alleged she had sex with Andrew in Royal Lodge before having a tour of Buckingham Palace.
Andrew’s move to Norfolk also sees many of his long-serving Windsor staff get the axe.
Sources say they have been offered generous severance deals.
Tenants in the six cottages on the grounds of the 31-room lodge have been given their marching orders.
It’s possible for the first time in his life he will have to open the front door to people himself
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Many worked on maintaining the mansion or were former or retired staff.
Another insider said: “Because the lease to Royal Lodge was handed back they also lost their homes.
“They were offered far smaller accommodation.
“But no one wanted to go to Sandringham to work for him. It’s in the middle of nowhere.”
It is unclear whether Andrew will hang on to any of his former royal full-time domestic staff when he moves into Marsh Farm.
It is thought he has at least a valet, butler and chef.
When he does move in he will have to find and fund his own staff.
Another source said: “People who have been with him for years are off. It will likely be a skeleton staff at best.
“It’s possible for the first time in his life he will have to open the front door to people himself.”
Andrew has not been spotted since arriving at his temporary digs under the cover of darkness.
Yesterday smoke was seen coming out of the chimney as the former duke appeared to be making himself at home.
His Land Rover Defender was seen driving out and then back in again.
Staff vehicles were also thought to be visiting the cottage.
A lorry carrying two Portaloos was spotted going into the farm, along with three builders’ vans and a digger, from a local firm in King’s Lynn.
Over the past few weeks workmen have been putting up a security fence around Marsh Farm.
Meanwhile, more removal lorries were seen leaving Royal Lodge as a skip was dropped off.
Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 66, has also been ordered out of the home she shared with her former husband since 2008.
Her whereabouts are unknown.
Yesterday Sir Richard Branson’s spokesman denied rumours Fergie was holed up on his Necker Island retreat in the Caribbean.
The spokesman said: “‘Sir Richard has had no contact with Sarah Ferguson following the release of the Epstein files and, contrary to some media reports, can confirm she is not on Necker Island either.”
Last year Buckingham Palace aides said they understood Fergie had secured private accommodation.
But it is not yet known where she will live.
Fresh Epstein files revelations are still haunting Andrew and the Royal Family.
Yesterday it emerged legal documents show a stripper demanded $250,000 (£183,000) after allegedly performing a sex act on Epstein and Andrew in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2006.
Meanwhile, protesters from anti-monarchy group Republic placed “Crime Scene: Do Not Enter” tape on the railings of Buckingham Palace yesterday.
The rabble also held up a banner saying “Charles, what are you hiding?” after the King had been inside with new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally.
She made the oath of allegiance in which she acknowledged the King as supreme governor of the Church of England, in a ceremony dating to the reign of Elizabeth I.
Dame Sarah thanked Charles for his support for the church and reflected how, when she was Bishop of London eight years ago, she had paid homage to the King’s late mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Today Charles and Camilla will meet community heroes at a pub in Dedham, Essex, before greeting wellwishers and joining a tea party.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman declined to comment.
