Prince Andrew sentimental about his '72 teddy bears': 'Had to be just right'

Prince Andrew’s private bedroom in the Royal Lodge has been branded ‘sinister’ by a former royal staff member.

The Duke of York, who is reportedly fighting to retain his abode against King Charles, is very much attached to his ‘teddies’ on the property.

Former Royal maid Charlotte Briggs told the Sun: "As soon as I got the job, I was told about the teddies, and it was drilled into me how he wanted them. I even had a day's training. Everything had to be just right. It was so peculiar."

She added: "But he absolutely loved the ­teddies and was very clear about how he wanted them arranged."

The Duke of York has launched no official comment about the rumours.