Prince Andrew has reportedly demanded a payout for his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, following their eviction from Royal Lodge earlier this year. The couple, who continued to live together despite divorcing in 1996, have seen their reputations tarnished due to their association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Eviction from Royal Lodge
They had resided at Royal Lodge since the early 2000s, but pressure for their removal escalated last year. King Charles ultimately intervened and expelled his brother and former sister-in-law. Sarah Ferguson's whereabouts after the eviction were initially unclear, though she was later seen in Austria. Her current location remains unknown.
Andrew, 66, has not been charged with any crime and denies any misconduct. His inclusion in the Epstein-related documents does not imply wrongdoing.
Financial Demands
During talks with King Charles, Andrew is said to have launched a "fight back," believing he has been made a "scapegoat," according to the Express. Alongside seeking hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Crown Estate after his Royal Lodge lease was terminated in February, Andrew is also reportedly pursuing compensation for Sarah, who fled the country after being evicted, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Lord Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain, is now mediating between the King and Andrew, as Charles reportedly wishes to avoid direct contact with his brother.
Trooping the Colour
The King appeared at Trooping the Colour in London yesterday, accompanied by other royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and Princess Anne. Andrew was notably absent, as were his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
