Overview
- The US Department of Justice released new images that include Andrew at Sandringham with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying scrutiny of his past ties.
- Crown Estate and Royal Collection staff have inspected Royal Lodge and begun cataloguing and moving Crown-owned artworks and furnishings to Windsor storage.
- Reports say disputed ownership of items and Andrew’s extensive personal collections could prolong the move, with some removals conducted at night to safeguard valuables.
- Andrew is expected to relocate next year to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate, where renovations are reported to be under way for his arrival.
- Family distance is growing over Christmas, with reports that Princess Beatrice will be abroad and that Andrew was not included in Sandringham festivities, while he continues to deny allegations and has yet to respond to US congressional inquiries.