Prince Andrew is set to move to a new residence within the Sandringham estate, valued at £60 million, following his departure from Royal Lodge. Buckingham Palace has officially announced that King Charles has initiated the process to strip the 65-year-old of all his formal titles, leading to his new designation as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
According to the Palace, Prince Andrew will relinquish the lease on the Royal Lodge and relocate to an alternative private accommodation situated on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The expenses for this move will be covered by the King’s personal funds, as reported by the BBC.
In a statement released by the Palace, it was stated that the King has formally started the procedure to remove Prince Andrew’s Style, Titles, and Honours. The statement also emphasized that despite denying the allegations against him, Prince Andrew’s titles and privileges are being revoked to address the situation appropriately and express solidarity with the victims of abuse.
Notably, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are expected to retain their titles as they fall under the criteria outlined in King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.
Prince Andrew had signed a 75-year lease for the Royal Lodge in 2003, a property formerly occupied by the Queen Mother. The estate, spanning 90 acres and boasting amenities like a swimming pool, an aviary, and multiple cottages, is in need of substantial repairs, as documented in images shared by the Mirror.
Sandringham, integrated into the royal estate in the 1860s, encompasses 20,000 acres and is home to Sandringham House, a favored location for holiday gatherings like Christmas, offering around 100 to 200 rooms alongside smaller residential properties.
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