Overview
- BBC reporting identifies Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at the Royal Lodge in 2006, intensifying scrutiny of Andrew's ties shortly after a U.S. warrant was issued for Epstein.
- Andrew entered daily talks with representatives of King Charles about leaving the 30‑room Windsor residence, according to multiple outlets, following his October 17 relinquishing of royal titles.
- Leaked lease details show a term to 2078 with a nominal “peppercorn” rent after prior lump‑sum payments and renovation costs, making forcible removal unlikely absent a breach.
- Media reports say Andrew and Sarah Ferguson could accept relocation if he moves to Frogmore Cottage and she to Adelaide Cottage, though sources dispute who raised the two‑homes idea and no agreement is confirmed.
- Coverage cites reported consideration of a personal payment by King Charles to secure a voluntary exit, rising public and parliamentary pressure for transparency, and a near‑term timeline as William and Catherine prepare to move to nearby Forest Lodge.