Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been forced out of his home at Royal Lodge in Windsor and will move to a property on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, paid for by his brother King Charles. The move is expected to take place 'as soon as practicable' after his public life as a royal was effectively ended. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also leave Royal Lodge and arrange her own living arrangements.
Sandringham was bought in 1862 by the then Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, as a private country retreat. The house was rebuilt in 1870 to accommodate his growing family. The estate spans 6,475 hectares (16,000 acres) of farmland, 1,416 hectares (3,500 acres) of woodland, and 150 properties.
Possible homes for Andrew include York Cottage, the former home of Prince George before he became King George V. It has been described as a relatively low-key residence. Another option is Anmer Hall, previously used as the estate office and holiday accommodation, and reportedly earmarked for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex before their departure from royal life.
Gardens House, a former head gardener's home, sleeps up to eight guests and is listed on Airbnb for about £2,000 for a minimum three-night stay. The Folly, another holiday let, accommodates up to six guests at £1,800 for a minimum three-night stay and has undergone a year-long restoration. Park House, the birthplace and childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales, is now unoccupied after being converted into a hotel for disabled people. Wood Farm was used by Prince Philip after his retirement in 2017.
