As pressure mounts for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson to vacate the Royal Lodge, the question of where they might go next presents a challenge. With limited income, the couple would likely accept another property from the King's portfolio if offered. Previously, Charles proposed Frogmore Cottage, but Andrew refused.
Now, after revelations that Andrew has not paid rent on the Royal Lodge for 22 years—amounting to around £260,000 annually—public and political calls for his eviction have grown. Conservative MP Robert Jenrick stated the British public are 'sick' of Andrew and want him out.
Among potential homes is the Castle of Mey in Caithness, Scotland, a remote property the late Queen Mother used as a summer retreat. The estate includes the Captain's House, a holiday cottage sleeping six, and the Granary Lodge Bed and Breakfast with ten bedrooms. The King visits annually in August.
Further afield, Charles owns estates in Valea Zalanului, Transylvania, Romania, an area he loves. The property has no TV but offers horse riding. Alternatively, a house on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk is currently rented as an Airbnb for £350 per night, requiring cancellation of bookings.
London options include apartments in St James's Palace or Clarence House, though it is doubtful the couple would be welcome in Mayfair's social scene. Kensington Palace or Buckingham Palace residences are considered highly unlikely. With Andrew's £1 million annual allowance withdrawn and Ferguson's career as a children's author reportedly over, the couple may depend on the Royal Family for housing.
