Overview
- Official papers show Andrew gave the minimum 12 months’ notice on 30 October, allowing him to remain at Royal Lodge for up to a year.
- The Crown Estate’s initial inspection found dilapidations likely to offset any early‑surrender compensation, including a potential £488,342.21 payment if no repairs were required.
- The Public Accounts Committee has sought transparency on royal property deals and plans a formal 2026 review of Crown Estate leases.
- Details released on the Waleses’ Forest Lodge confirm a 20‑year, non‑assignable lease at open‑market rent set by Savills and Hamptons, with Knight Frank advising the couple.
- Reporting indicates Andrew is negotiating a move to Sandringham and has been said to seek a six‑ or seven‑bedroom home with staff, while Sarah Ferguson is house‑hunting in the Windsor area with temporary offers from her daughters.