UK clothing brand loved by Prince William plunges into administration - huge sale launched

UK clothing brand loved by Prince William plunges into administration - huge sale launchedGandys, a British lifestyle brand selling outdoor gear worn by celebrities, has filed for administration and is slashing prices by up to 75%NewsCallum Hoare and Laura Zilincanova01:13, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesXX(Image: Getty)A UK fashion brand loved by Prince William has collapsed into administration, triggering huge discounts.‌Gandys, a British lifestyle brand specialising in outdoor apparel, has suffered a sharp decline in investment and has cut prices by up to 75% both online and at its Covent Garden flagship store.‌The company was established in 2012 by brothers Rob and Paul Forkan, who heartbreakingly lost both their parents in the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Originally launched as a flip-flop label, it quickly grew to encompass travel-inspired bags, clothing and accessories.‌A portion of the brand's revenue was channelled into the Gandys Foundation, a charity dedicated to building campuses for underprivileged children across Ghana, Kenya and Bali. The venture gained royal backing after the two brothers turned up at Buckingham Palace wearing flip-flops.Brother Paul recalled: "We looked totally out of place. People came to chat with us because they were intrigued to know, who are these guys? Who dresses like that to visit the Palace? Then Prince Harry came over and said, 'You're having a f*cking laugh, aren't you?' It was really funny. We joked with him that it had said 'Summer BBQ' on the invite. He was like, 'What? Did it?' and looked as though he was going to find someone to have a word. Then we told him why we were in flip flops and about our charity work, building Kids' Campuses to provide education in countries such as Sri Lanka. He was really inspired; we ended up having a good chat."He went on: "William already knew who we were and what we had been through. Rob and I had lost our parents in Sri Lanka d...