Prince Andrew faces renewed scrutiny over his alleged mistreatment of staff, detailed in a Channel 5 documentary and Andrew Lownie's new book. Accusations include summoning staff for trivial tasks like picking up golf balls and tissues. Further claims suggest Andrew once requested a staff member's transfer due to a mole on his face and another for wearing a nylon tie.
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