Overview
- The BBC published a 2006 photo placing Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge during Princess Beatrice’s 18th festivities, two months after a U.S. arrest warrant for Epstein.
- Reports from The Guardian and AP say King Charles is weighing steps to strip Andrew of his right to stay at the Windsor residence, though the palace has not commented.
- Andrew’s 75‑year lease runs to 2078 on a peppercorn rent, with about £1 million paid up front and at least £7.5 million in renovations, complicating any early termination with potential compensation.
- Tabloid reports, led by The Sun, say Andrew signals he would vacate only if moved to Frogmore Cottage and if Sarah Ferguson is offered Adelaide Cottage; these conditions have not been independently confirmed.
- Public and political pressure has grown as the King was heckled over Andrew’s Epstein ties during a cathedral visit and Liberal Democrat MPs push for parliamentary scrutiny of his arrangements and titles.