EXPOSED: Andrew’s messages about £100,000 payment for Beatrice and Eugenie from tycoon known as ‘Spotty’ that have sparked demands princesses ‘come clean’ about their finances – and Beatrice’s eye-poppingly jet-set year

New Evidence Reveals Secret Payments from Tycoon ‘Spotty’ to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie

Recent disclosures have intensified scrutiny on Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, linking them to a financial arrangement involving their father, Prince Andrew.

“I have explained to Amanda what was intended. That is 50 [thousand] each to the girls. 50 [thousand] for me… All this to be done once receipt of the £300 happens.”

This exchange between Andrew and Jonathan Rowland, his son, outlines a proposed distribution of £300,000 from David Rowland—a billionaire dubbed ‘Spotty’ in the media.

Background on David Rowland

David Rowland, whose wealth stems from property and investment ventures, gained prominence as a close confidant of the then Duke of York. A tax exile for over three decades, he returned to the UK before the 2010 General Election to bolster the Conservative Party’s campaign with £2.7 million. His son Jonathan, now 50, was reportedly accompanied by Andrew on official trade missions, where he advocated for Banque Havilland, the family’s financial institution.

Offshore Financial Arrangements

Investigations reveal Andrew and David Rowland co-owned a company based in the British Virgin Islands, a well-known tax haven. This entity is believed to have facilitated the transfer of funds to an offshore investment firm, Jellybook, which Jonathan Rowland launched. The arrangement suggests the £300,000 was intended to distribute £50,000 to each daughter, with half allocated to Jellybook and the remaining £100,000 sent to a private bank account.

MPs have raised questions about whether these payments were tied to Andrew’s advocacy for Rowland’s business interests. The scandal comes as Beatrice and Eugenie face growing pressure to clarify their financial ties, especially amid reports of Beatrice’s extravagant travel schedule. In 2015, she reportedly took 17 holidays while earning just £19,500 as a Sony Pictures employee.

Details from Leaked Communications

The leaked emails indicate Andrew’s initial expectation of £50,000, which he planned to invest in Jellybook. Jonathan Rowland later sought clarification, writing:

“Just so I am clear. You have Euro 650k (£575k) in the Bank. 50k each to the girls. Jelly I am clear on although the girls accounts might not be in place so you can do £100k and we work it out later.”

These messages highlight the complexity of the financial split and the potential role of Drummonds, the private bank, in the transaction.

The revelations deepen the controversy surrounding Andrew’s use of his trade envoy role, with critics alleging he leveraged his position to secure benefits for his associates. Sources close to the princesses admit they have no memory of the payments but have requested their historical banking records for further examination.

Public Appearances and Connections

Rowland’s influence extended beyond financial dealings. He attended Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel in 2018, seated in the front row alongside supermodel Kate Moss. The Mail on Sunday also highlighted how Rowland’s son, Jonathan, had previously partnered with Andrew on missions to promote Banque Havilland, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.