Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, who lost all his titles due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, has moved out of the Royal Lodge estate in Windsor, where he had lived for many years.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, has taken his final step following the revelation of his association with Jeffrey Epstein by leaving a royal residence. It was reported that Andrew, who relinquished all his titles after being named in the Epstein files, moved out of the Royal Lodge mansion at Windsor Castle.
According to reports in the British press, Mountbatten-Windsor, who had used Royal Lodge as his private residence for years, has temporarily moved into a house located on the Sandringham estate. It was stated that Andrew is expected to move again soon to a farmhouse known as Marsh Farm, which is currently undergoing renovations.
Sandringham is the personal property of King Charles, and it was noted that the costs of the farmhouse where Andrew will stay will be covered by the King.
He had lost his titles
Prince Andrew’s close relationship with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein—who was accused of running a prostitution ring involving underage girls in the United States and was found dead in prison in 2019—was included in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice.
One of Epstein’s victims, Virginia Giuffre, claimed that she had a sexual relationship with Andrew when she was 17 years old. Andrew denied the allegations, but amid public pressure, he relinquished all his titles, including Duke of York, and his “Prince” title was later removed by King Charles.
The revelation that Andrew’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, was also friends with Epstein sparked public backlash. Several charities for which Ferguson served as honorary patron severed ties with her, and the Sarah Trust, which bore her name, decided to suspend its activities.
‘Royal Lodge’ controversy taken to Parliament
Andrew’s residence at Royal Lodge since 2003 at a low rental rate, as well as his acquisition of a 75-year lease for £1 million, also drew criticism. Following public complaints that royal expenses were being covered by taxpayers, the issue was raised in Parliament.
After Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for the auditing of royal properties, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he supported a comprehensive review.