The Duke of York is facing a potential royal eviction from his lavish Windsor home as King Charles takes a firm stance following his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein and subsequent sexual assault allegations.
Prince Andrew currently resides at the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, a property he shares with his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York. However, his grip on the prestigious residence appears to be weakening as the King implements significant changes to royal finances and properties.
The Royal Showdown
Insiders reveal that Andrew has been served what palace staff are calling an 'eviction notice,' demanding he vacate the property he's called home since 2004. The royal reportedly pays a peppercorn rent of around £250 per week for the magnificent estate, which features extensive grounds and requires substantial maintenance.
Buckingham Palace sources indicate the King is determined to streamline royal operations and cannot justify maintaining such extensive properties for non-working royals, particularly those mired in controversy.
A Property Steeped in Royal History
Royal Lodge boasts a rich royal heritage, having been home to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother for nearly five decades. The Grade II listed property sits within the Crown Estate and requires constant upkeep, with renovation costs reportedly running into millions.
The property arrangement has long raised eyebrows, with Andrew enjoying the sprawling estate while contributing minimally to royal duties following his withdrawal from public life in 2019.
The Fallout Continues
The pressure on Andrew intensified after he settled a civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre out of court in 2022, though he continued to deny all allegations. The settlement, believed to be around £12 million, was reportedly funded by the late Queen from her private Duchy of Lancaster income.
King Charles appears determined to draw a line under the controversy, with the Royal Lodge situation representing one of the most tangible consequences Andrew has faced since the scandal erupted.
A royal source stated: 'The King's patience has run out. This isn't personal - it's about the monarchy's future and ensuring the institution remains above reproach.'
