In a dramatic royal property shake-up that echoes the treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are being forced to vacate their cherished Windsor home. The York princesses face eviction from Royal Lodge, their residence of nearly two decades, as King Charles implements significant changes to the royal estate portfolio.
The Windsor Reshuffle Continues
This latest move follows the King's decision to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage last year, demonstrating a consistent approach to streamlining royal properties. The York sisters, who moved into Royal Lodge with their parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 2004, now find themselves at the centre of the monarch's cost-cutting and efficiency measures.
A Home Steeped in Royal History
Royal Lodge holds profound sentimental value for the family, having undergone extensive renovations funded by Prince Andrew. The 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park has been the Duke of York's primary residence since he signed a 75-year lease in 2003, investing substantial personal funds into transforming the property.
The property drama unfolds as:
- King Charles pushes for downsizing to smaller Frogmore Cottage
- Prince Andrew resists leaving his extensively renovated home
- Royal finances face increasing public scrutiny
- The wider royal family consolidates living arrangements
Financial Pressures Mount
With Royal Lodge requiring an estimated £400,000 annually in maintenance costs, the financial burden has become increasingly difficult to justify. The King's determination to reduce royal expenses and demonstrate fiscal responsibility to taxpayers appears to be driving these difficult decisions about underutilised properties.
Family Tensions Surface
Insiders reveal that Prince Andrew is particularly distressed about the prospect of leaving Royal Lodge, having invested so heavily in the property. The situation creates another layer of complexity in the already delicate relationships within the royal family, following years of controversy surrounding the Duke of York.
The eviction notice represents more than just a property transfer—it signals a fundamental restructuring of how the modern monarchy manages its extensive real estate holdings while balancing family relationships and public perception.
