King Charles III has reportedly taken decisive action to relocate his brother, Prince Andrew, from his current home at Royal Lodge in Windsor. According to sources, the King has offered Andrew a new temporary residence in a bid to have him vacate the substantial property before his 66th birthday on February 19.
A Phased Exit from Royal Lodge
The proposed move is said to be part of a phased plan that has been under discussion for approximately two years. While the immediate goal is for Andrew to leave Royal Lodge by mid-February, it is understood he will be settled into a permanent residence by Easter. The temporary accommodation's location has not been publicly disclosed, but it is intended as a stopgap before a final move to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Marsh Farm: The Future Permanent Home
That permanent residence is believed to be Marsh Farm, also on the Sandringham estate. Reports indicate that refurbishment work is already underway to make the long-unoccupied property habitable. The necessary updates include significant modifications to security, with a six-foot wooden fence being erected and a new CCTV system installed. A source commented on the scale of the work, noting, "The snow or rain hasn't delayed the work on Marsh Farm, but it still needs a lot of attention to make it habitable." They added, "But one thing for sure is that it is a lot, lot smaller and less luxurious than Royal Lodge."
Background and Royal Tensions
This relocation effort follows a period of significant difficulty for the Duke of York. At the close of the previous year, King Charles formally divested Andrew of his military titles, royal patronages, and the use of the style 'His Royal Highness' in public life. This action came amidst the ongoing fallout from Andrew's association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the settled civil sexual assault case in the United States.
Insiders suggest the King, who is 11 years older than his brother, has grown "worn thin" by the protracted situation and Andrew's reluctance to leave the 30-room Royal Lodge, which is held under a long-term lease. Andrew was previously quoted as telling friends regarding the move, "It can be done tidily or untidily. It can be done with grace and dignity or it can be thrust upon him." The offer of a temporary home appears to be the monarch's latest attempt to manage the transition with a degree of the former.
