The Sandringham Estate shop has begun stocking teddy bears, as preparations intensify for Prince Andrew's relocation to the modest five-bedroom Marsh Farm. The move comes after months of delay, with workmen seen sprucing up the remote Norfolk property and a royal removal van spotted at Andrew's current home, Royal Lodge.
According to sources, Andrew has accepted help from his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson to declutter, as Royal Lodge is in a state of chaos. A former secretary has been drafted in to sort through boxes of documents, photographs, and letters. Among items not making the move are expensive guns, which were removed in November and handed over to King Charles.
Andrew surrendered his gun licence in November at the request of Metropolitan Police firearm officers, after an 'awkward conversation' at Royal Lodge. The weapons were handed to the King rather than being impounded. Andrew will still be able to use guns kept in royal armouries at Sandringham and Balmoral, but only under supervision.
Marsh Farm, which has sat abandoned for years, is being hastily refurbished with a new six-foot security fence, CCTV cameras, and a no-fly zone. Engineers from Sky were seen installing satellite equipment. The Palace has yet to confirm a timeline for Andrew's move, but speculation suggests he could be out by his 66th birthday next month.
Some members of the Royal Family, including Princess Anne and Prince Edward, are reportedly concerned that King Charles has gone too far in his treatment of Andrew. The former prince was stripped of his titles and reduced to commoner status in November.
