King Charles wants to ‘kick Andrew out’ of Royal Lodge ‘but can’t’ | Royal | News
It has been claimed that King Charles wanted to “expel Prince Andrew from the Royal Lodge” but this was not possible for one reason. The royal dominated headlines last Friday when he announced he would give up his royal titles, including the Duchy of York and other honours, following weeks of bombshell news about his links to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
According to Andrew, his decision was made in discussions with the King, so his personal affairs do not interfere with the work of the monarch and the Royal Family. However, despite the bombshell move, Queen Elizabeth II. The prince, who can still use that title as Elizabeth’s son, still resides at Royal Lodge in Windsor and has no plans to move.
The 19th-century World War II building has been in operation since 2003, when it was given a 75-year lease by the Crown Estate, which owns it. He lives in a listed building.
It is understood Andrew’s leasehold agreement with the Crown Estate has not been affected by the recent bombshells.
But according to SunThe King is “eager” to evict his brother from the 30-room property in Windsor thought to be worth £30 million.
Andrew was said to be involved in the upkeep of the estate, leading to tensions with his brother, but it was revealed earlier this year that he had managed to secure funds to support himself.
The 75-year lease stipulated that he must “repair, renovate, maintain, clean and keep in repair” the mansion and “reconstruct it when necessary.”
It also states that the walls of the mansion must be repainted “with two coats of paint” every five years, while inside the house the duke must “paint, varnish, decorate and otherwise treat with at least two coats of paint and paper” every seven years from 2010.
Questions have been raised about how Andrew will be able to afford the upkeep of the estate, given the King revoked his security last year.
Royal writer Andrew Lownie has called for more “transparency” regarding Andrew’s dealings at the Royal Lodge.
He told The Sun: “I understand Prince Andrew is not the heir to the Royal Lodge but is allowed to enter into an agreement with the Crown Estate.
“I think it is important for transparency that all the details of this regulation be made public…
“…and why the property, which is actually public property, was offered only to him.”
He added that the former Duke will remain at the Royal Lodge “as long as he can afford it” as it is the “ultimate status symbol” tying him to the monarchy.
