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MPs demand Crown Estate explains why Prince Andrew paid 'peppercorn' rent at Royal Lodge
The Public Accounts Committee seeks clarity on whether Prince Andrew's lease of Royal Lodge offers value for taxpayers amid controversy and his relinquished royal duties.
- On Wednesday, Public Accounts Committee chairman Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown said the PAC raised concerns over value for money of Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge tenancy amid a furore over his "peppercorn" rent.
- Earlier this month, Prince Andrew relinquished his dukedom and other titles amid accusations by Virginia Giuffre, prompting renewed scrutiny over his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
- The PAC has written to the Treasury and the Crown Estate asking them to explain the rationale behind the lease arrangements on the 30-room mansion, noting the "peppercorn" rent and concerns over enforcing lease maintenance terms.
- Reports say the King's brother is in talks with Charles's representatives about leaving, while Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown sought updates and the committee contacted the Treasury and the Crown Estate.
- The Crown Estate must manage land to secure the best consideration, and the committee questioned whether lease arrangements of this nationally important royal residence meet the value-for-money test given recent changes in Prince Andrew's responsibilities.
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