Prince Andrew’s teddy bear routine linked to Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Andrew’s reported insistence on having dozens of teddy bears arranged in a precise way has resurfaced, with a new account suggesting the habit may have mirrored Queen Elizabeth II’s own particular approach to belongings in her private rooms. The claims revive a long-running anecdote about the Duke of York’s bedroom set-up, and place it alongside remarks about the late Queen’s attention to detail.
SheKnows reported that curator Richard Williams said Queen Elizabeth II was “very particular” about a teddy bear and that staff would take photos of her private rooms before redecorating to ensure items were returned to the exact same positions.
The piece also revisited comments from Ms Charlotte Briggs, who said she worked at Buckingham Palace in the 1990s and that arranging Prince Andrew’s toys was part of her job. Ms Briggs claimed she was given a day of training on how he wanted the teddies positioned, describing it as “so peculiar,” and said the Duke had more than 60 toys that needed to be placed correctly around the room, with smaller bears typically stacked in an unused fireplace.
The renewed focus on the Duke’s household habits comes as he remains under scrutiny over his wider role and public standing, following previous coverage of reports that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are considering a gradual return to public life.
Neither Buckingham Palace nor representatives for the Duke were cited in the report as commenting on the claims. The accounts, drawn from a curator’s remarks and a former staff member’s recollections, continue to add to the portrait of how rigid routines and personal preferences were handled behind palace doors.
