Overview
- Buckingham Palace previously confirmed Andrew returned his Royal Lodge lease and will relocate to Sandringham with the King funding new arrangements.
- Renovations at Marsh Farm are underway with fencing, CCTV, contractors, and equipment on site, and a temporary smaller home on the estate is expected before his February 19 birthday.
- Sources report he could vacate Royal Lodge by the end of the month and move into the interim accommodation until Marsh Farm is targeted for completion around Easter.
- A freedom of information disclosure showed no Crown Estate inspections took place during his 22-year tenancy, while the estate’s chief executive told MPs visits were conducted on a need-only basis.
- After he agreed to leave, officials inspected Royal Lodge and found significant disrepair, with reporting suggesting repair bills may cancel out the roughly £500,000 early-surrender compensation.