The disgraced former prince, stripped of his titles following revelations about his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, is expected to be relocated to Marsh Farm on the King's private estate in Norfolk. However, the move, initially anticipated after the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, has been postponed due to necessary renovations at the new property.
Sources close to the former prince indicate that he will 'string out' the process for as long as possible. A source told the Express: 'He never wanted to leave so he’s going to do all he can to stay for as long as possible.' Royal expert Phil Dampier added that Andrew could remain at Royal Lodge for another six months, as he is in no rush to depart.
The delay is further complicated by the terms of his lease. Andrew gave the minimum 12 months' notice on 30 October, the day he lost his titles, meaning he can legally stay at the Windsor mansion until October of next year. He reportedly refuses to move into temporary accommodation, further prolonging his stay.
This Christmas, Andrew remained at Royal Lodge, 140 miles away from the Royal Family's gathering at Sandringham, while his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, attended church with the King. The distance underscores his isolation from the family following the stripping of his HRH style, prince title, and dukedom in late October.
The King’s decision to revoke Andrew’s titles came after the publication of a memoir by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, and the release of US documents showing Andrew emailed Epstein in 2011, claiming to be 'in this together'. Andrew denies all wrongdoing.
