Royal Expert Predicts Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Will Resist Leaving Current Home
Royal author Robert Jobson has claimed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be taken 'dragging and screaming' from his current residence at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, mirroring his forced departure from Royal Lodge earlier this year. The disgraced former prince was evicted from his sprawling 30-room Berkshire mansion in February amid ongoing controversy surrounding his connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
From Royal Lodge to Wood Farm: A Downward Move
Following his removal from the £30 million Royal Lodge property, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor relocated to the more modest Wood Farm in Norfolk. This temporary accommodation was intended to house him while his permanent home at nearby Marsh Farm undergoes refurbishment. The former Duke of York, who continues to deny any wrongdoing, was originally scheduled to move into Marsh Farm around Easter, but that deadline has now passed without completion.
Robert Jobson expressed strong criticism of the renovations at Marsh Farm, describing what was once a 'quite nice' country home as having been 'wrecked' by recent modifications. 'It's been wrecked. I mean, the poor place looked quite nice before,' Jobson stated. 'Now with this lump of this sort of Peaky Blinders caravan on the side of it, it's just dreadful.'
Mounting Speculation About Andrew's Reluctance to Move
Matt Wilkinson, The Sun's Royal editor, suggested that Andrew appears to be 'dragging his heels' about the impending move, questioning whether he has become 'getting comfortable' in his current Wood Farm lodgings. Jobson responded by drawing parallels between Andrew's previous eviction and his potential resistance to leaving Wood Farm.
'I think it'd be the same at Wood Farm,' Jobson explained during an interview on The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube channel. 'And if he could stay at Wood Farm and put his security and staff up in the other place, I'm sure that's what he'd prefer.'
Broader Royal Family Implications
The situation has created logistical challenges for other members of the royal family. Reports indicate that Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, were reportedly relegated to a 'holiday let' for their Easter break at Sandringham because Andrew allegedly refused to vacate Wood Farm. According to The Star, the couple had to stay at Sandringham's Gardens House instead of their preferred accommodation.
An insider told The Sun: 'Andrew was evicted from Royal Lodge at Windsor but now has two homes at his disposal. He is just going back and forth between Wood Farm and Marsh Farm. It's got to be sorted as Edward and Sophie like to use Wood Farm.'
Legal Troubles Continue to Shadow Former Prince
This housing controversy unfolds against the backdrop of Andrew's ongoing legal difficulties. In February, on his 66th birthday, Thames Valley Police arrested him on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was subsequently released under investigation, adding another layer of complexity to his already troubled public standing.
The combination of legal scrutiny, forced relocations, and family tensions paints a picture of a royal figure increasingly isolated within the institution he once represented more prominently. As renovation delays continue at Marsh Farm and Andrew appears settled at Wood Farm, royal observers question when—and how—the next transition will occur.
