Removal vans have been seen at Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge in Windsor, signalling that the disgraced royal's eviction from the 30-room mansion is nearing. The large lorries were spotted this morning, while workmen were also observed at a property in Sandringham believed to be his new home.
Sources indicate that Andrew's move to the King's private estate in Norfolk could happen as early as the end of the month. He has been forced to give up the lease following revelations about his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and after paying only a nominal rent for the property.
The prince is expected to relocate to Marsh Farm, a smaller property on the Sandringham estate that is currently undergoing renovation. Sky engineers were seen at the farm installing broadband, with one worker wearing a Sky VIP Team jacket examining the roof. The property is about seven miles from Sandringham House, and a no-fly zone has reportedly been extended to cover it.
Buckingham Palace has not confirmed whether Marsh Farm will be Andrew's new home. The property requires major renovations, according to reports, with two reception rooms and a kitchen needing significant work.
In October, the King stripped Andrew of his HRH style and prince title, and removed his dukedom from the Roll of the Peerage over 'serious lapses' of judgment. This followed the publication of a memoir by his accuser Virginia Giuffre and the release of US documents from Epstein's estate. Andrew denies all wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who has been living at Royal Lodge despite their divorce nearly 30 years ago, will not join him at the new home. It is unclear where she will move, with reports she has been looking at properties near Windsor or closer to their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
