Prince Andrew has suffered another setback amid the ongoing dispute over his dilapidated residence, Royal Lodge. The Duke of York was notably absent from both Trooping the Colour and the Garter Day service earlier this month, events he previously attended as a senior royal.
According to reports, Andrew was effectively 'banned' from the Garter Day procession following objections from King Charles and Prince William. The Duke has been a Knight of the Garter since 2006 but last participated in the ceremony in 2019, before stepping back from public duties.
The King is reportedly urging his brother to vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park and move to the smaller Frogmore Cottage, formerly home to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. However, Andrew is said to be exploring the possibility of passing the lease to his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, or their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Royal Lodge is in urgent need of an estimated £2 million in repairs, including roof and paintwork. Sources question how Andrew will fund the renovations, given his finances remain unclear. The King believes his brother cannot afford the upkeep, and there is speculation that the property could be prepared for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
