Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s gloves from Falklands War go to auction but get zero bids
Andrew’s gloves were expected to go for as much as £2,000 (Picture: EPA)
A pair of leather flying gloves worn by disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor went up for sale at auction – but received ‘no interest and no bids’.
The gloves, worn by the former prince during his time as a helicopter co-pilot in the Falklands War, had been signed and donated after his service came to an end.
They were expected to sell for between £1,000 and £2,000.
But auctioneers Reeman Dansie in Colchester said Andrew was ‘too hot to handle’ and his notoriety may have driven away potential buyers.
‘There was no interest and no bids,’ they said.
Sign up for all of the latest stories
Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates newsletter or get Breaking Newsalerts the moment it happens.
There were no takers for the mitts (Pictures: Reeman Dansie/BNPS)
‘In the past items connected to Andrew have done well but his current lack of popularity shone through in this sale.’
At the same sale, a letter written by Princess Diana sold for £5,330.
Andrew was a Sea King helicopter co-pilot with the Royal Navy during the conflict, which lasted from April 2 to June 14, 1982.
But after his royal status was revoked last year, his name was removed from plaques in the British territory.
Andrew was arrested on February 19, 2026, over claims of misconduct in public office.
Andrew was a helicopter co-pilot with the Royal Navy (Picture: Getty Images)
Thames Valley Police said the arrest came following a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
He was taken to a police station in Norfolk for questioning before being released under investigation.
Andrew has also made headlines after it was found his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, had been ‘very keen’ for him to be appointed as a trade envoy in 2000.
The Queen wanted her son to take on a ‘prominent role in the promotion of national interests,’ according to a memo by then-chief executive of British Trade International Sir David Wright to Robin Cook, who was foreign secretary at the time.
Mountbatten-Windsor acted as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment until 2011.
He denies any wrongdoing in connection to the police investigation and any personal gain from his role as trade envoy.
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose News By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction. With the World Cup about to kick off, security is heightened…
Christie’s Salutes America 250 With Jim Irsay ‘Icons Of History’ Auction News Former Indianapolis Colts owner and billionaire businessman Jim Irsay acquired a stunning array of American heritage artifacts that are set to hit the auction block via Christie’s this summer. (Christie’s) The latest entry in the “Jim Irsay Collection” auction lineup casts a wide net across the history of America as…
Royal Source Addresses Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor With Massive Facial Bruise Entertainment <p id="par-1_44">Images recently circulated of <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/royal-exile-king-charles-refused-see-brother-andrew-despite-staying-just-five-minutes-away.html/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King Charles’ brother</a>, <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/embarrassing-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-didnt-know-use-credit-card-machine.html/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor</a>, driving near his <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/andrew-mountbatten-windsors-new-swamp-home-pest-problem.html/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new Marsh Farm home</a> with a large bruise on the right side of his face. The bruise was impossible to miss and prompted headlines about…
War in the Middle East is flaring again. Here’s how each side sees the stakes News By SAM METZ RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East has held up, sometimes barely, despite being shaken by repeated flare-ups over the past two months. But it is now coming the closest yet to blowing apart and sending the region back into full-scale war…
Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together News By JULIA FRANKEL and AAMER MADHANI JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things. Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
