Overview
- Reports indicate he will decamp to a smaller house on the Sandringham estate before February 19, then transfer to Marsh Farm once renovations complete around Easter.
- New security measures at Marsh Farm have been documented, including a 6ft perimeter fence, CCTV and lighting installations, and contractors with heavy plant on site.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed in October that he surrendered the Royal Lodge lease after losing his royal styles, with the Sandringham relocation funded under new arrangements.
- A Freedom of Information disclosure showed no Crown Estate inspections occurred during his 22‑year tenancy, despite the CEO telling MPs visits were on a 'need‑only' basis.
- Post‑surrender checks reportedly found dilapidation at Royal Lodge, with coverage suggesting any early‑surrender payment could be offset by repair costs, while Sarah Ferguson seeks separate accommodation after losing charity and brand ties.