The Royal Lodgeestimated at almost 36 million euros, which Prince Andrew shares with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, suffers froma lack of maintenance. And yet, under his lease, the brother of King Charles III of England must assume responsibility for the repairs. A task that he honored by investing more than 8 million euros in 2003.
This situation comes as Charles III decided to remove the annual allowance of one million pounds that his brother, Andrew of York, received. Today, the property of the 64-year-old duke has crumbling walls and outbuildings in poor condition. Prince William and Kate, as well as Queen Consort Camilla, have even reportedly expressed reluctance to move into this aging mansion.
Prince Andrew: the end of royal support
The newspaper The Sun reports that the Royal
Lodgelisted Grade II and dating from the 19th century, would require repairs estimated at 400,000 pounds sterling per year, or more than 475,000 euros. However, Charles III, aged 75, has reportedly taken steps to cut all financial ties with Prince Andrew, currently weakened by scandals and money problems.
A source close to the royal family indicates that the King of England no longer considers his brother as a “financial burden”. According to royal author Robert Hardman, the late Queen Elizabeth II even reluctantly considered
rehouse prince Andrew in the smaller Frogmore Cottage if she was still alive.
photo credit: Bestimage Recent photos of the Royal Lodge, residence of Prince Andrew, reveal the worrying state of this historic residence.
Prince Andrew: a lease that resists, but until when?
Despite the eviction attempts, Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, invokes his 75-year lease, acquired for almost 1.2 million euros, to resist. According to The
Sunthis contract stipulates that if he left the premises before 2028, he could receive decreasing compensationcapped at more than 8 million euros.
For the father of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, each passing year reduces the possibility of compensationplacing him in an increasingly delicate situation. Prince Andrew thus finds himself in a complex situation, marked by scandals and financial difficulties. His heritage is declining, and he no longer benefits from the support of the Crown.
