King Charles’ new security measure to hide Andrew revealed
King Charles has set up new layers of security around a Norfolk farm as part of what aides describe as a determined effort to protect his brother, ex-Prince Andrew, from further public scrutiny after his arrest.
And RadarOnline.com can reveal it’s part of a plan to keep him out of sight of the world for the rest of his life – unless he ends up in court.
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Authorities arrested former Prince Andrew on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The 77-year-old monarch is overseeing preparations at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate, where Andrew is expected to move once renovations are complete. The measure follows Andrew’s arrest on his 66th birthday, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He was released after almost hours and the investigation is still ongoing. Andrew is released ‘under investigation’ after being arrested on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with his pedophile friend Epstein during his role as trade envoy to Britain.
Photos of him leaving Aylsham police station – trying to go incognito in the back of a car – quickly circulated online. In the weeks since, visible changes have transformed Marsh Farm’s facade, signaling what one royal insider called a decisive “tightening of the perimeter.”
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New safety measures at Sandringham
King Charles has placed new layers of security around a Norfolk farm to protect his brother from public scrutiny.
New images show a new 6ft fence installed behind the existing wooden barrier at the front of the property, further shielding the house from the road.
A message on one reads: “This is private property and no comment will be made to journalists. Photographers are also not allowed on this private site of the Sandringham estate. Please respect this decision. Failure to comply will be reported to (UK media regulator) IPSO.”
Additional measures include CCTV cameras, exterior lighting and a six-foot fence along the side of the property. Sandringham’s no-fly zone has also been extended to Marsh Farm.
A palace source said: “The King is absolutely determined that this situation does not devolve into a rolling media drama. From his perspective, the last thing the institution needs is a steady stream of photographs or daily commentary focused on Andrew’s movements. The strategy is to reduce exposure at every level – by limiting sightlines, restricting access and preventing the property from becoming a backdrop for long-lens cameras.”
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Keeping Andrew Windsor out of the public eye
Workers installed a six-foot fence behind the existing barrier to shield the property from the road.
The insider continued: ‘There is a conscious effort to separate the constitutional role of the monarch from the personal legal problems of a family member.’ The King’s team is focused on strengthening that distinction. Public commitments, state affairs and charity work should not be overshadowed by the private circumstances of one family member.
“Drawing a visible and practical line between those spheres is seen as essential to protecting the stability and credibility of the crown. Furthermore, Charles would currently prefer that Andrew not be seen in public for the rest of his life.”
Another source familiar with work on the estate said: ‘Marsh Farm was in a neglected state after being vacant for a significant period, so extensive renovation was inevitable regardless of who moved in.
“However, current circumstances have meant that safety considerations are being woven directly into the renovation plans and not treated as an afterthought.”
The insider added: “These additions are not about appearances or superficial upgrades. The fencing, surveillance systems and fortified boundaries are practical measures designed to protect the property from obvious sight lines and intrusive cover.
“The aim is to push the home further out of sight of passing traffic and make it significantly more difficult for photographers – both on the ground and in the air – to capture images. It’s about creating a secure perimeter that guarantees privacy in a very tangible sense.”
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The king separated official state affairs from his relative’s personal legal problems.
Sandringham, unlike many royal residences, is privately owned by the monarch and not the Crown Estate, giving Charles greater discretion over its use.
A senior royal aide said: ‘By situating Andrew in an estate that is privately owned by the monarch and not tied to the Crown, the king retains much greater control over how the arrangements are structured and financed. It bypasses immediate scrutiny of taxpayer involvement and keeps the matter firmly within the realm of personal property.
“There is a conscious message in that choice. It indicates that it is not an official royal commitment or a state-sponsored scheme, but private housing for a family member in a difficult period.”
The source added: “The intention is to handle the situation calmly, without attracting additional institutional attention or provoking a debate over public resources. In essence, it places the responsibility – and discretion – squarely within the king’s personal prerogative.”
