It is a conflict that has lasted for many months. After his coronation, King Charles III wished that his brother, Prince Andrew, leaves the Royal Lodge. A request refused by the main interested party, who intends to remain secluded in his home located within the Windsor estate.
Faced with this situation, the monarch made a big decision. According to the Daily MailCharles III ordered his financial director to stop the annual allowance paid to his brother. Financial assistance whose amount is estimated between 500,000 and one million pounds sterling. Enough to plunge Sarah Ferguson's ex-husband into turmoil since he no longer has his main source of income.
photo credit: Julien Burton / Bestimage Prince Andrew has resided at the Royal Lodge in Windsor since 2004.
Prince Andrew wants to leave the Royal Lodge to his daughters
In 2004, Prince Andrew moved into Royal Lodge after signing a 75-year lease with the Crown domain. After his death, Queen Elizabeth II's favorite son would like him pass on to his daughtersBeatrice and Eugenie of York. A desire which, however, may never come true.
Real estate expert Terry Fisher spoke on this subject in the columns of the media Aberdeen Live. He thus revealed that Prince Andrew currently has “strong tenure rights”. However, the royal leases “often include inheritance restrictions, particularly for properties intended to serve working members of the royal family”.
Beatrice and Eugenie's legacy could be called into question
Despite Prince Andrew's wish to pass his lease on to his daughters, his request could be refused. Indeed, it would require “approval of the Crown Estate”. King Charles III could thus “prioritize other uses of royal properties”.
The conflict between the two brothers could therefore have repercussions on Beatrice and Eugenie of York. The two sisters could see their heritage being called into question. For his part, Prince Andrew is also not sure of being able to stay at the Royal Lodge. If he wants to keep the property, the 64-year-old must continue to fund maintenance and security costs, which run into thousands of pounds a year. A complex situation.
