Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice could be denied inheritance of Royal Lodge after King Charles reportedly cut off financial support for their father, Prince Andrew. The monarch has stopped paying for the Duke of York's security, leaving him to fund it himself, according to a new book by royal writer Robert Hardman.
Property expert Terry Fisher of We Buy Any Home said the sisters may not be able to inherit the Windsor estate despite Andrew's 75-year lease. He noted that royal leases often include restrictions on succession, especially for properties intended for working royals, and transferring the lease to non-working family members would likely require Crown Estate approval.
Andrew, 64, has reportedly expressed a desire to keep Royal Lodge within the family and leave it to his daughters. However, Fisher added that the high upkeep and security costs—potentially thousands of pounds annually—could strain Andrew's finances and make it difficult for him to remain at the lodge.
Prince William and Catherine have been suggested as logical successors to Andrew at Royal Lodge, but royal expert Richard Kay said the Prince of Wales is not interested in the property at present, focusing instead on his wife's health.
Reports emerged earlier this week that King Charles ordered the Keeper of the Privy Purse to sever Andrew's annual personal allowance, reportedly worth £1 million, and his private security. A source told Hardman: "The duke is no longer a financial burden on the King."
