Overview
- Andrew has served notice to surrender his Royal Lodge lease but can legally remain until October 30, 2026, and multiple outlets report he is unlikely to move before February after spending Christmas at the Windsor home.
- An initial Crown Estate assessment indicates he is unlikely to receive the roughly £488,342 early‑surrender compensation due to dilapidations, with a definitive decision pending a post‑occupation survey.
- MPs on the Public Accounts Committee are preparing a formal inquiry into Crown Estate leasing practices and so‑called peppercorn rents for senior royals.
- New reporting says Andrew rented a four‑bedroom St James’s Palace flat for his daughters at about £1,600 per month, far below market levels, potentially saving him around £3.1 million over 14 years.
- The Crown Estate says the Prince and Princess of Wales pay open‑market rent for Forest Lodge, while Andrew is expected to relocate to accommodation arranged for him on the Sandringham estate.