Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will move from his long-time residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor to accommodation on the Sandringham Estate following King Charles’s decision to strip him of his title, according to BBC reports.
The move, expected “as soon as possible and practicable,” will mark a significant change for Mountbatten-Windsor, who has lived at the 30-room mansion for decades.
The King will privately fund his brother’s new home using income from his personal investments and estates, including the Duchy of Lancaster, which recorded profits of £24.4 million in the year to March 2025.
By relocating Mountbatten-Windsor to Sandringham, a privately owned royal estate, the Palace avoids further controversy over taxpayer support.
Frogmore Cottage had been considered as an alternative, but it remains part of the Crown Estate, which could have raised questions about public funding.
The timing of the move remains unclear, with some reports suggesting a delay until after Christmas to avoid awkward optics during the Royal Family’s annual gathering at Sandringham.
Royal analysts describe the decision as an act of “damage limitation” by the King, seen as the firmest step yet to contain the reputational fallout from the former Prince’s scandals.
While the move ends his official status and luxurious Windsor lifestyle, it may not fully close the chapter on public discontent.
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