{"id":2196556,"date":"2025-12-12T17:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2196556"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:00:44","slug":"andrew-opened-the-door-to-a-major-problem-for-the-royal-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/andrew-opened-the-door-to-a-major-problem-for-the-royal-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew &#8216;opened the door&#8217; to a major problem for the royal family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>King Charles III<\/strong> might regret kicking <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> out of Royal Lodge. According to experts, His Majesty&#8217;s decision to evict his brother is causing more headaches for him.<br \/><em>Keep reading to learn why&#8230;<\/em><br \/>MORE: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/channel\/source\/Wonderwall\/sr-vid-kwt2e0544658wubk9hsb0rpvnfkttmu3tuj7uq3i4wuywgbakeva\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Follow Wonderwall on celebrity.land for more top news<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Due to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&#8217;s friendship with <strong>Jeffrey Epstein<\/strong>, King Charles III forced the former Duke of York and his ex-wife, <strong>Sarah Ferguson<\/strong>, out of their longtime mansion. However, when it was revealed that Mountbatten-Windsor paid &#8220;peppercorn&#8221; rent for the property, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2143822\/king-charles-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-royal-lodge\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:launched;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">launched<\/a> an investigation into the terms of other royal properties owned by the Crown Estate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Harry Page \/ Mirrorpix\/Newscom\/The Mega Agency\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Rq8Tr3JK0EsJLqOAIS.RLg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/d85f0f2975bbd435f45653a0a547ec4c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Harry Page \/ Mirrorpix\/Newscom\/The Mega Agency<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Royal expert <strong>Ingrid Seward<\/strong> believes King Charles III put The Firm under new scrutiny over the bold decision. &#8220;The Crown Estate contains a huge number of properties, but most of us haven&#8217;t been aware of what exactly is out there and until now, few of us have cared to ask,&#8221; the commentator told <em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/NI4rr#selection-4195.0-4199.133\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Times.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Times.<\/a><\/em> &#8220;Now, that has changed, which means Andrew [Mountbatten-Windsor] has opened the door to a lot of problems for his family and the way they live.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"James Whatling \/ MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2WHL6jVgbcRTGW2ShQDRRw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/c1c0aef2f921acd29de07c13a8afd8c8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>James Whatling \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An anonymous former advisor to King Charles III warns that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&#8217;s punishment could trigger drastic consequences. &#8220;Seeing what the King can do with a swish of his famously ill-functioning pen has emboldened critics who would like to shake up the whole royal system. They sense vulnerability,&#8221; they told <em><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/royals\/article-15358041\/RICHARD-KAY-Andrew-King-royals-mansions.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Daily Mail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Daily Mail<\/a><\/em>&#8216;s Editor at Large <strong>Richard Kay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xxmmJHriJdFpWgVP6nLHNg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/96116bb7452fdb317e193430e761df91\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The investigation could also put other royals at risk.<br \/><strong>Princess Alexandra<\/strong>, <strong>Queen Elizabeth II<\/strong>&#8216;s 88-year-old cousin, reportedly pays $300 per month for her Crown Estate Grade II listed property, Thatched House Lodge, where she&#8217;s lived since 1963. However, Alexandra works with numerous charities on behalf of The Firm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"James Whatling \/ MEGA TheMegaAgency.com\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kqlJtwX4gFrBb_f2RWoewg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_wonderwall_734\/8bc119ae71da21a11d237764349b82c7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>James Whatling \/ MEGA TheMegaAgency.com<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">_<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderwall.com\/celebrity\/profiles\/overview\/prince-william-482.article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince William<\/a><\/strong> and<strong> Kate Middleton<\/strong> reside in Crown Estate housing, they insisted on paying market-value rent, a reported $31K per month, for their new mansion, Forest Lodge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>_ King Charles III might regret kicking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor out of Royal Lodge. 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