The Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has vacated his Windsor residence at Royal Lodge and relocated to temporary accommodation in Norfolk. This move coincides with the release of new documents relating to the convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and fresh allegations being assessed by police.
Relocation to Sandringham Estate
The former prince has moved to Wood Farm Cottage, a property situated on the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. This is understood to be a temporary arrangement while his intended new home, Marsh Farm, is prepared for his occupancy. Sources indicate that Marsh Farm is not yet fully ready but is expected to be completed by the beginning of April.
New Allegations Under Police Assessment
This relocation comes as police confirmed they are assessing allegations that a woman was sent to the United Kingdom by Jeffrey Epstein specifically for a sexual encounter with the Duke of York. Lawyers representing the woman have publicly urged King Charles III to contact them regarding these claims, which allege their client was trafficked to the UK for this purpose.
These latest developments follow the Duke's removal of his royal titles by the King last year. That action was taken after the posthumous publication of a book by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and his former associate Ghislaine Maxwell as a teenager and forced into sexual encounters with Prince Andrew. The Duke has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to these matters.
Public Opinion and Previous Polling
The situation has sparked considerable public debate, with the Daily Mail inviting readers to share their views on whether King Charles acted with sufficient urgency in facilitating Andrew's departure from Royal Lodge. This follows a previous poll in which Mail readers were asked whether Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer should expel Lord Mandelson from the House of Lords over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. In that poll, which attracted over 5,000 responses, an overwhelming 98 percent of participants voted 'yes', with just 2 percent voting 'no'.
The Duke's move to Norfolk represents a significant change in his living arrangements amid ongoing legal and public relations challenges related to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The police assessment of new allegations suggests this matter continues to develop, with potential implications for both the royal family and ongoing investigations into Epstein's network.
