The Duke hasn’t formally addressed the boycott, but his friends say he’s “determined to make it work.” He’s even reportedly offering bonuses and flexible hours to lure back disgruntled employees. It’s a survival move, not a heartwarming one.
If he fails, this could be the end of his quiet Sandringham exile. The royal machine is merciful but efficient—ask Prince Harry. But if he succeeds, he might just earn a grudging respect from the staff, like a villain in a Jane Austen novel who learns to be kind.
