Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor could lose most of his hefty compensation claims after leaving the Royal Lodge.
The King’s brother, who is set to be evicted from the Windsor estate after being stripped of his royal titles earlier this week, is reportedly set to receive a six-figure sum after giving up his lease.
But sources said Telegram His old house now needs urgent repairs and maintenance, and Andrew could be out of pocket if the costs are deducted from his package.
Andrew has been under fire for the past two weeks after it was revealed he had been paying “pepper rent” for the property for decades. The former prince has faced public and his own family scrutiny for his ties to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein following the publication of his posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre.
Andrew’s lease at Royal Lodge stipulated that he would be paid a “compensatory sum” if he moved out of the 30-room mansion before 2078. This sum decreases by £185,865 a year until 2028, meaning by moving now he would be entitled to receive £558,000 from the Crown Estate.
But sources admitted “a lot of work needs to be done” on the Royal Lodge, which Andrew will maintain under his lease. A source said Telegram This may affect the compensation Andrew receives.
According to the newspaper, the flat roof of the main structure is said to be in danger of collapsing. Other images obtained Telegram The property’s exterior shows crumbling walls and peeling paint.
Granted these costs exceed £558,000, Andrew could actually be out of pocket rather than receive a significant payout. With no known source of income other than a modest pension from his 22-year Royal Navy career, he is expected to be supported financially by the King’s private finances.
Buckingham Palace said Andrew would move into the Sandringham estate “as soon as possible”; but it’s thought this won’t be done until after Christmas to avoid an awkward encounter with the rest of the family.
The vast landscape surrounding Sandringham includes 16,000 acres of farmland, 3,500 acres of woodland and 150 properties. It is not yet clear where exactly Andrew will live.
His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will also leave the Royal Lodge and sort out her own living arrangements.
