September 9th 2024.
King Charles is feeling increasingly frustrated with his brother, Prince Andrew, who has been living in the Royal Lodge for nearly five years without permission. Despite being asked to leave multiple times, Prince Andrew, 64, has refused to budge from the £30 million mansion.
In light of this, the King is now considering his options and weighing up the best course of action. He has made it clear that there are only two possibilities left for his brother, as reported by The Times. The first option is for Prince Andrew to become financially independent and support himself, including covering the costs of his own security. However, this seems unlikely as he has no visible source of income and has never held a proper job.
The second option, which seems more feasible, is for Prince Andrew to agree to move into a more suitable and affordable residence. The King has suggested Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as a potential new abode for his brother. Not only is it located within the secure perimeter of the royal Windsor estate, but it has also recently been renovated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex before their move abroad.
According to reports, the King has given Prince Andrew until autumn to vacate the Royal Lodge. He has been reluctant to leave as he signed a 75-year lease with the Crown Estate in 2003, which required him to make a hefty down payment of £1 million and pay an annual rent of £260,000. However, it seems that the King has had enough and is now reconsidering the amount of financial support he provides to his brother.
The King's frustration with the situation has been described as a "siege of Royal Lodge" by a source. It seems that Prince Andrew is taking longer than desired to accept the reality of the situation, despite it being the most sensible course of action.
Once the Royal Lodge is finally vacated, the King plans to generate income by renting it out for £1 million a year. However, this cannot happen until his brother has moved out, which is proving to be a difficult task. The King is hoping to resolve the situation soon and find a suitable solution for both himself and Prince Andrew.
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