The move comes after King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles, a decision linked to continued backlash over Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein and renewed public attention sparked by the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl.
Giuffre’s book revisits her long-standing allegations that Epstein trafficked her to several powerful men, including claims that Andrew sexually abused her on three occasions, one of which allegedly occurred when she was 17. Andrew has repeatedly denied all accusations.
Leaving Royal Lodge behind
Andrew had lived at Royal Lodge in Windsor for years alongside his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. With the lease now handed back, both Andrew and those employed there were forced to leave the property.
He is expected to move permanently into Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate, located around two miles from King Charles’ Sandringham House. Until renovations are completed, Andrew is staying at Wood Farm Cottage, a more modest residence on the same estate that was once used by Prince Philip.