Andrew’s teddy bear collection ‘under 24-hour guard’ ahead of move to new home | Royal | News
Transport vans arrived at Marsh Farm (Image: Getty)
Former Duke of York Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to move into a new home on his Sandringham estate as removal trucks arrive at Marsh Farm amid reports that his valuables, including his famous teddy bear collection, are being kept under 24-hour security.
Three large vehicles belonging to specialist firm Gander and White, which has royal permission, were spotted outside the Norfolk estate on Tuesday. The company is known for moving fine art and high-value items for private collectors and institutions, indicating that many of Andrew’s items are treated as valuable or delicate pieces.
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Three trucks arrive at Prince Andrew’s new home (Image: Bav Media)
Among the most talked about items is Andrew’s teddy bear collection, believed to number more than 70. The valuable teddy bear collection is reportedly under 24-hour guard, The Sun reported.
According to reports, the former staff member had previously explained how soft toys had to be arranged on her bed in precise size order and were given precise instructions on their placement.
The collection has now reportedly been moved to a secure warehouse in south London, where it is guarded around the clock. Andrew is said to keep a cute monkey with him.
According to a former staff member, Charlotte Briggs, the disgraced royal had 72 in total, and they had to be sorted by size and placed precisely on her bed.
He told The Sun: “As soon as I got the job I was told about the teddy bears and it was instilled in me how he wanted them. I even had a day’s training. Everything had to be exactly right. It was very strange.”
The move marks the final stage in the Duke’s departure from Royal Lodge, the 30-room Windsor property where he lived with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for more than 20 years.
Since leaving the residence, Andrew has been staying at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, while Marsh Farm is undergoing extensive refurbishment.
The five-bedroom property was reportedly upgraded ahead of his arrival with a new security fence, landscaping, new interiors and additional fixtures.
Despite the improvements, sources suggested Andrew was initially reluctant to move as Marsh Farm represented a significant downsizing from his previous home.
It would seem that packing the Royal Lodge was a major task, with decades-old items needing to be sorted out. Reports indicate that many items, including works of art, were either returned or placed in storage, while others were transported to their new home.
The relocation also highlighted changes in the Duke’s internal arrangements. Having lost his royal duties, he is no longer supported by the same level of household staff.
King III. While Charles is understood to have offered limited assistance, including occasional access to a cleaner, cook and gardener, the reduced set-up marks a notable change from his previous lifestyle.
Andrew’s reputation for demanding behavior behind closed doors has long been documented, with former staff citing strict expectations and unusual demands during his time at the Royal Lodge.
Moving to a smaller property with fewer staff may represent a significant adjustment.
