Shamed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to leave the Royal Lodge within the next four weeks, according to reports. The former Prince Andrew returned the tenancy agreement for the property on the Windsor Estate after losing his royal titles. Despite spending Christmas there, he was isolated from other senior royals at Sandringham Palace.
Preparations are underway to relocate Andrew to Marsh Farm on the Norfolk estate. The property is undergoing renovations, and it is expected that he will vacate Royal Lodge before his upcoming 66th birthday on February 19.
Sources indicate that work on Marsh Farm is progressing despite weather conditions, with a focus on making the space livable. The new residence is described as notably smaller and less luxurious than the Royal Lodge.
Security measures, including the installation of CCTV and new doors, are being implemented at Marsh Farm to ensure privacy for Andrew. The property’s neglected buildings are also being renovated, with reports of ongoing construction activities.
Following the scandal surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew was stripped of his prince and duke titles. He has been residing at the Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who has faced her own controversies and been removed from several charities.
Plans are in place for Andrew to move to a temporary residence on the Sandringham Estate as the transition to Marsh Farm progresses. The move signifies a fresh start for Andrew and marks the beginning of separate lives for him and Sarah after nearly two decades together.