Overview
- Andrew formally gave notice on 30 October to surrender his 75‑year Royal Lodge lease, which carries a minimum 12‑month period that could keep him in residence through next year.
- An initial Crown Estate inspection on 12 November found dilapidations likely negate any early‑surrender compensation, which had been estimated at about £488,000 if no repairs were required.
- The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has sought explanations from the Treasury and the Crown Estate over royal lease terms, expanding scrutiny of arrangements highlighted by the Royal Lodge deal.
- Multiple outlets report he is negotiating hard for a sizable Sandringham home with six or seven bedrooms, extensive staff and police protection, and a large settlement, though these demands are unconfirmed.
- Sarah Ferguson is house‑hunting for her own base in the Windsor area as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie offer short‑term options, including an annexe in the Cotswolds and access to a property in Portugal.