Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not be forced to leave Royal Lodge in Windsor until late October 2026, it has been revealed. The former duke reportedly has the legal right to remain in his 30-room mansion that point next year.
This revelation came to light in the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee today, where it was confirmed that Andrew, 65, could live at the mansion for 11 more months. It was originally believed he would move out within months after being served an eviction notice just weeks ago.
This is despite the fact he signed a 75-year lease in 2003.
The former prince had been asked to leave the mansion by King Charles after scandals surrounding Andrew’s former association with Jeffrey Epstein continued to swirl, resulting in Andrew losing his royal titles. Andrew has always strongly denied any allegations.
It was confirmed by the Palace that Andrew would be moved to a property on the King’s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The Palace reassured the public that this would happen as soon as possible.
Royal expert Tom Sykes wrote on his Royalist substack today: “After that shock-and-awe announcement in October that the disgraced Duke of York was packing up and downsizing “as soon as is practicable,” it turns out he has the legal right to remain in his 30-room mansion until late October 2026.”
He continued: “The revelation came in disclosures published by the UK parliament’s Public Accounts Committee today, confirming that under the terms on which Andrew served notice on the lease on October 30, he is free to enjoy 11 more months in situ.
“The palace continues to peddle the fantasy that Andrew is basically gone, with courtiers briefing friendly papers that Andrew will “soon” vacate Royal Lodge and settle into a modest house on the Sandringham estate.
“This rests on the idea that Andrew, who once claimed he was ‘too honourable’ to end his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein remotely, has developed a sudden gift for duty.”
It was also confirmed today that Andrew may no longer receive a financial settlement for surrendering his lease, as repairs may be required on the property.
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