King Charles Seeks to Evict Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge

Windsor, England – King Charles III has initiated the eviction of his brother, Prince Andrew, from the Royal Lodge, a mansion he has resided in since 2004. This decision follows a public outcry over Andrew’s nominal rent of just one peppercorn per year, a revelation that has drawn attention to the financial practices of other royals.

Royal Palace officials confirmed that formal notice has been served for Andrew to surrender the lease of the £30 million estate. The statement read, “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation.” Despite the allegations surrounding his past conduct, Andrew continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Rumors suggest that Prince Andrew may relocate to a property on the private Sandringham estate. The Royal Lodge features an impressive 30 rooms and 21 acres of grounds. Originally a garden house dating back to 1662, it was transformed into a grand mansion and has seen significant wear over the years.

Meanwhile, attention shifts to other royals, particularly Prince Edward, who resides in Bagshot Park. Reports indicate that Edward initially leased the property for £5,000 annually but saw his rent rise to £90,000 in 1998. However, crucial details of his current lease, established in 2007, remain undisclosed.

Edward is rumored to have extended his lease for 150 years for the sum of £5 million. Older than Royal Lodge, Bagshot Park was built by Queen Victoria for her son, Prince Arthur, and is also a grade II listed mansion. Unlike Prince Andrew, Prince Edward appears to bear more of the financial burden associated with his residence.

As the royal family grapples with these developments, it remains unclear what the future holds for the Duke of York and whether he will find comfortable accommodations upon his departure from Royal Lodge.