Where will Andrew live after being kicked out of Royal Lodge?
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been stripped of all his royal titles in disgrace following a bitter row with the King and kicked out of Royal Lodge.
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed the disgraced former Duke will “move to alternative private accommodation.”
A statement read: “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”
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“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
There were reports last week he may attempt to start a new life in a palace in Abu Dhabi after receiving an offer of lodging from Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates as an alternative to living in the UK.
Where will Andrew now live?
It is understood he will move to a property on the Sandringham estate. It is unclear which property but it could be either the five-bedroom Wood Farm cottage where his father Prince Philip used to live or York Cottage, previously used as a holiday home for the family.
Previously it had also been reported that Andrew suggested he could move to Frogmore Cottage, where decorators had been spotted recently.
He was offered the home when Prince Harry and Meghan left it in 2023.
A minister said this morning that the Government “warmly” supports the decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles.
He has now been described as “an ordinary member of the public.”
The disgraced royal, whose friendship with convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein led to his downfall, will effectively have the status of a commoner and will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
The monarchy was coming under increasing pressure to resolve the issues around Andrew, foremost his property arrangements, amid growing calls for him to give up Royal Lodge after it emerged he was paying a “peppercorn” rent.
As the eyes of the world remain fixed on the 30-bedroom mansion, it is unclear when Andrew will leave.
He is to move into an undisclosed private residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk as soon as practicable, it is understood.
Andrew had tainted the reputation of the royal family with his association with Epstein and, for many years, was dogged by allegations he sexually abused Ms Giuffre, who took her own life in April, after she was trafficked by the financier.
He has strenuously denied the allegations.
Sandringham was bought in 1862 by the then Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII, as a private country retreat, and the house was rebuilt in 1870 to ensure it was big enough for his growing family.
Its vast surrounding estate includes 16,000 acres of farmland, 3,500 acres of woodland and 150 properties.
York Cottage
York Cottage was previously home to Prince George, the second son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Princess May of Teck – who later became King George V and Queen Mary.
King George V liked its small rooms because they reminded the former sailor of his ship’s quarters, the Daily Mail reports. But Queen Mary thought it was ugly and Queen Victoria labelled it “unlucky and sad”.
The cottage has previously been used as holiday accommodation, as the estate office for Sandringham and as accommodation for estate employees, according to The Times.
The property was earmarked for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex before their departure from royal life, the newspaper adds.
Park House
Another possibility for Andrew is Park House, where Diana, Princess of Wales was born on July 1 1961.
The late princess continued to live there until the death of her grandfather, the seventh Earl Spencer, in 1975 when the family moved to the Spencer family seat at Althorp House in Northamptonshire.
Park House was leased to charity Leonard Cheshire by the late Queen in 1987, which ran it as a hotel for disabled people.
It closed during the pandemic and has been empty since, The Times reports.
Gardens House
Another option for Andrew could be Gardens House, which was once home to the estate’s head gardener.
It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and is being used as a holiday let, according to Sandringham’s website.
On the website it says: “In the peaceful stillness of the estate woodland sits the charming Gardens House, once home to the estate’s head gardener.
“This light and airy red brick Edwardian property accommodates up to eight guests, with each room thoughtfully furnished with a blend of rustic pieces, modern comforts, and botanical prints.”
The Folly
The Folly has three bedrooms and is also listed as a holiday let.
It was built in the 1800s and has previously been a hunting lodge and a place where ladies enjoyed afternoon tea, Sandringham’s website says.
It says: “Following a year-long methodical and sensitive restoration, The Folly now serves as a unique retreat for up to six guests.
“The restoration, guided by the Sandringham Estate team, honours the building’s romantic history while incorporating modern comforts.
“Original features like stone hearths, arched entryways, and hand-finished floors have been carefully preserved. Additionally, objects from the Royal Collection enhance the ambiance and authenticity of the space.”
Wood Farm
Wood Farm is where Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, spent much of his retirement.
But it is understood this is unlikely to be where Andrew will move, according to The Times.