Prince Andrew’s Shadowy Business Dealings Linked to PPE Scandal Millionaire.
Prince Andrew’s already tarnished reputation is once again under scrutiny—this time over his business ties to Doug Barrowman, the controversial millionaire at the center of the UK’s pandemic-era PPE scandal. The BBC has uncovered that one of Andrew’s key ventures, Pitch@Palace Global, was administered for two years by a Barrowman-controlled company, Knox House Trustees (UK)—despite official denials of any business relationship between the two men.
After the prince’s infamous 2019 Newsnight interview—where he attempted to deflect allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein—ownership of his international start-up competition quietly shifted to the Barrowman-linked firm. Although Prince Andrew remained in control, official filings show that Knox House Trustees (UK) became the legal owner in 2021, acting as a "nominee" on his behalf—part of a longstanding royal practice of using opaque structures to obscure direct ownership.
Barrowman and his wife, Baroness Michelle Mone, made headlines after it was revealed they had misled the public and Parliament about their ties to PPE Medpro, a company awarded massive government contracts during the pandemic. Mone eventually admitted they had lied about their involvement. The National Crime Agency is now investigating the firm for potential criminal offences. Barrowman denies any wrongdoing—but the revelations only deepen concerns about Prince Andrew’s judgment in choosing business partners.
Notably, Knox House Trustees (UK) was, until 2023, controlled by Barrowman via the Isle of Man–registered Knox Limited. In 2023, ownership transferred to Arthur Lancaster—another figure with close ties to both the prince and Barrowman. Lancaster’s name also appears in connection with AML Tax (UK), a firm fined by HMRC for aggressively promoting tax avoidance schemes. A judge later described Lancaster as “evasive” and his evidence “significantly inconsistent”—damning words for someone now entrusted with managing the prince’s business interests.
Although Prince Andrew is officially listed as having “significant influence or control” over Pitch@Palace Global, he has never directly owned the company. Instead, it has passed between trusted intermediaries—first his former private secretary, then Barrowman’s outfit, and now Lancaster. This web of nominee ownership and shell-like firms raises obvious questions: why go to such lengths to conceal control of a seemingly defunct start-up competition? What’s really being hidden?
Meanwhile, Pitch@Palace Global, which once touted its ability to connect global entrepreneurs with investors, has been dormant since Andrew stepped back from public life. Yet interest lingers. Earlier this year, a Dutch company expressed a desire to acquire it, citing the network’s “immense value.” One can only wonder what that value truly represents—and whether it’s tied more to the prince’s connections than any real business potential.
Final Thoughts - It all Comes Out in the Wash
This tangled web of royal influence, offshore ownership, and disgraced millionaires demands real accountability. Prince Andrew’s continued association with questionable figures like Doug Barrowman and Arthur Lancaster should concern anyone who believes public trust and transparency still matter.
These aren’t isolated missteps—they reflect a pattern of behavior aimed at evasion, secrecy, and self-preservation. With criminal investigations ongoing and public suspicion mounting, the truth must come to light. The British public deserves to know what really lies behind these opaque structures, and whether a member of the Royal Family has used privilege to shield financial dealings from proper scrutiny.
