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King Charles Expected to Gift Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge to Queen Camilla as the Brothers Fight Over the Mega Mansion

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Prince Andrew was stripped of his HRH status in 2022.

Aug. 29 2024, Published 8:00 p.m. ET

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Prince Andrew was asked to leave the Royal Lodge in 2023, but the Duke of York has yet to find a new address.

Over the past few months, rumors have spread that King Charles may have ordered the eviction because he eventually wants to gift Andrew's home to his wife, Queen Camilla.

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Prince Andrew stepped down from his public roles shortly after the interview aired.

American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: "The King is thinking long term and might want this property that he spent so much time with the Queen Mother in to leave for Queen Camilla, in case the worst happens."

"He wants to have a space for her in a private area that's close enough to the family and close enough to where she will be safe and familiar with."

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Prince Andrew no longer receives a royal salary.

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Although Andrew hasn't been forced to move out of the Royal Lodge, he was reportedly stripped of his security team.

Schofield noted: "Prince Andrew is right now a waste of resource."

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Prince Andrew was reportedly stripped of his security.

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Despite Andrew residing at the Royal Lodge, it doesn't belong to him.

Conservative candidate Robin Edwards spoke with GB News and confirmed: “It is just a lease agreement ... he does not own the property, and it ultimately remains the property of the Crown Estate. In August 2003, Prince Andrew was granted a 75-year lease from the Crown Estate, encompassing Royal Lodge, several cottages, a chapel lodge, police accommodation and 40 hectares of land."

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According to royal expert Christopher Andersen, Charles' cancer diagnosis also may be preventing him from taking further action against Andrew.

The author revealed: "Andrew isn't going anywhere for the time being. It's doubtful that King Charles — who, along with his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, is battling cancer — is in the mood for a knockdown drag-out with his brother."

"If and when Andrew does move, it will simply be because he doesn't have the money to heat Royal Lodge or keep the lights on."

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Prince Andrew lives at the Royal Lodge with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

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The Royal Lodge's fate could become similar to Prince Harry's Frogmore Cottage, as the Duke of Sussex was asked to leave the now vacant mansion. Harry and Meghan Markle not only retrieved their belongings, but the couple reimbursed the Sovereign Grant used to renovate it.

An official recently clarified: "I don’t think, at this point, I would speculate on who will be the future occupants of the cottage. The Sovereign Grant has been fully reimbursed for the refurbishment costs of Frogmore cottage when it was initially provided to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and, therefore, there is no cost to the Sovereign Grant other than some routine maintenance, but it would be required for any of the buildings."

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None of the royals currently live in Frogmore Cottage, but the property is expected to be used as a hotel for visiting family members.

Andersen explained: "The royals have always played musical chairs, moving from one grandiose residence to another as the seasons change — or simply on a whim. [But] vast estates left unoccupied for long periods — not a good look, some members of Parliament have pointed out, for a country facing a housing crisis."

Schofield spoke to TalkTv.

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