Prince Andrew Not Budging From Royal Lodge Amid Home Repairs As Eviction Fears Grow

It seems like the Duke of York is staying put in the Royal Lodge despite what his older brother wants him to do, even putting up with the noise and disturbance of renovations to help avoid a potential eviction. And while King Charles might prefer if his brother moved out sooner rather than later, he may not have the power to actually do anything about it. Since Prince Andrew himself signed the lease with the Crown Estate, according to The Times, he would have to agree to leave his home willingly.

But even if the duke is allowed to stay in Royal Lodge, it's possible that he won't be able to keep paying for renovations and the upkeep of the property for much longer. Andrew received around £249,000 a year from Queen Elizabeth via the Duchy of Lancaster, a private estate owned by the monarch, as confirmed by the Daily Mail. But the UK's new ruler is reportedly cutting that amount, and it could leave Andrew without the cash flow to keep Royal Lodge in good shape, potentially forcing him to leave.

Charles reportedly wants Andrew to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage. Previous tenants of that royal residence include Andrew's daughter, Princess Eugenie, and most famously, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Apparently, the king would like William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales to move into the Royal Lodge if/when Andrew leaves.