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Prince Andrew believes King wants Royal Lodge estate for the Queen: The Telegraph

Prince Andrew asserts his right to stay rent-free at Royal Lodge after investing £8.5 million, amid King Charles’ plan for the property as the Queen’s residence.

  • Prince Andrew says King Charles wants Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire as the Queen's base, but the King's aides deny this and Buckingham Palace was approached for comment.
  • Historical precedent shows the plan mirrors Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's use of Royal Lodge as a widow's retreat, and reports say King Charles’ interest predates recent crises but grew after Andrew's rent disclosures.
  • Records show Prince Andrew took a long lease on Royal Lodge, spent more than �7.5m renovating it, paid 'one peppercorn' rent annually, and his family has lived there for two decades.
  • There have been renewed calls for Prince Andrew to move out of Royal Lodge, the Prince of Wales wants the issue settled before he becomes King, and Sir Geoffrey said MPs will question the Treasury and the Crown Estate next year.
  • Andrew's team argues Royal Lodge could not be let out by the Crown Estate due to security risks near Windsor Castle, while Opposition MPs say taxpayers should not fund his lifestyle, and a Parliamentary committee will scrutinize the Crown Estate next year.
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Since 2023, Prince Andrew has paid only a symbolic amount of rent per year for his manor in Windsor. Nevertheless, the Duke of York is not likely to leave this beautiful place since he is allowed to live in the property, formerly occupied by Elisabeth II, until 2078.

King Charles III would like Prince Andrew to move, but where? A glimpse into the property around Windsor Castle.

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