King Charles officially strips Andrew of the title ‘Prince’ and ends his lease at Royal Lodge: disgraced Royal to move to Sandringham

King Charles has made the sensational decision to strip his brother, Andrewfrom his official title ‘Prince’ – as he announced that the disgraced royal will be evicted from his old home near Windsor Castle to move into ‘private accommodation’ on the family’s Sandringham estate.

The news comes after days of speculation and rumors surrounding Andrew’s position within the British royal family, and his continued tenancy at Royal Lodge, where he has lived virtually rent-free for the past 22 years.

It was first reported on October 26 that Andrew had agreed to vacate the property – for which he would only have to pay a nominal amount ‘if asked’ under a ‘peppercorn rent’ lease – with the initial suggestion that he would move to nearby Frogmore Cottage, where Prince Harry And Meghan Markle lived in the past.

However, it has now been revealed that Andrew, 65, will actually be moved to the royal family’s old Sandringham estate in Norfolk, which served as the cherished country retreat for his late mother. Queen Elizabeth II. The move will be privately funded by King Charles.

“His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove Prince Andrew’s style, titles and awards,” the announcement said. BBC. “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

“His lease at Royal Lodge has thus far provided him with legal protection to continue his residence. A notice has now been served to terminate the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”

Although there is no such thing Jeffrey Epstein The statement referred to the allegations made against Andrew regarding his relationship with the late financier, as well as that of Virginia Roberts Giuffrewho repeatedly claimed that Andrew had sex with her when she was underage.

“This censure is deemed necessary despite the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him,” the statement continued. “Their Majesties would like to make it clear that their thoughts and utmost condolences have been and will continue to be with the victims and survivors of all forms of abuse.”

Buckingham Palace noted that Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice And Princess Eugeniehowever, retain their royal titles.

According to the BBC, Andrew’s move to Sandringham – which is privately owned by the monarch and not part of the Crown Estate – will take place “as soon as possible”, although it is unclear exactly when that will be.

It is understood that Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Fergusonwho has lived with him at Royal Lodge for years, will also leave the property, although the palace has not indicated whether she will join her former wife at Sandringham.

The news comes just days after Andrew announced that he was voluntarily giving up the majority of his awarded titles and honors to prevent the ongoing allegations against him from overshadowing the work of his brother and the other senior royals.

“In discussions with the King and my immediate and wider family, we have come to the conclusion that the continued allegations about me are a distraction from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family,” Andrew said in a statement on October 17.

“I have decided, as I have always done, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision of five years ago to retire from public life. With His Majesty’s agreement, we believe that I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honors bestowed upon me. As I have said before, I vehemently deny the allegations against me.”

Multiple reports suggest the latest move was made entirely at the insistence of King Charles, despite earlier reports claiming Prince William had intervened to force Andrew’s hand over his living arrangements – by threatening to revoke Eugenie and Beatrice’s titles.

Journalist and royal expert Emily Maitlis– the same woman who conducted the 2019 interview with Andrew that is widely believed to have destroyed his credibility – claimed earlier this week that William had coerced Andrew into agreeing to leave Royal Lodge by threatening drastic action.

“There was a question about whether there had been a meeting between Prince William and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie where it was said, ‘You have to get your father to leave the Royal Lodge or we’re going to re-examine the state of your own titles,’” Maitlis claimed during an episode of her “News Agents” podcast.

The journalist went on to claim that ‘pressure’ was being put on the sisters to try and convince their father to move out, adding: ‘They may be princesses at this point but there was pressure being put on them. You can clearly see why Andrew, as a father, would want to keep his daughters happy and their titles in place.”

Previous reports also claimed that Andrew had already agreed to leave Royal Lodge, but had demanded that both he and his ex-wife get their own home in return.

Sources who spoke to The Sun claimed he would move into Frogmore Cottage, while Sarah would get Adelaide Cottage, the home where Prince William And Princess Kate have lived for the past three years.

William and Kate will leave the property in a few weeks when renovation work is completed on their new home, known as Forest Lodge.

“Andy is ready to leave but these are his demands,” a friend of Andrew told The Sun. ‘He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and his time at Royal Lodge is over. If he has to go, he has asked for Frogmore Cottage. Unbelievably, Sarah has said she wants Adelaide Cottage.’

The insider suggested that the former couple’s desire to live in separate homes “indicates that they… need a break from each other”, adding that a move would mean a “fresh start” for them both.