Charles is set to speed up the eviction process, whether Andrew likes it or not, according to sources. The monarch is reportedly irritated by Prince Andrew’s defiance of his orders to vacate his residence. Photographer Jim Bennett even referred to Andrew as a "simpleton," citing his lack of direction in managing the situation. It is now understood that Andrew will be moved to Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Royal commentator Gareth Russell revealed to *GB News* that security concerns may rule out Andrew’s desire to move into Sarah Ferguson’s Mayfair residence. He explained that relocating someone like Prince Andrew, the brother of the monarch and a controversial public figure, into a private residence in the center of one of the busiest cities in the world is not feasible unless there is an adequate security presence. Furthermore, this doesn’t resolve the issue of how to safeguard Andrew without making him a financial burden on taxpayers.
The ongoing rift between King Charles and Prince Andrew seems set to escalate even further. Reports are now suggesting that the king is planning to cut off his brother financially, which would push Andrew out of his current Royal Lodge home. This escalating conflict could see Charles take drastic measures, including financial restrictions, to ensure Andrew vacates the property.
Prince Andrew, who currently shares the 30-room estate with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, is determined to stay in the residence he’s lived in since the early 2000s. Having already cut Andrew’s security detail, King Charles is reportedly considering his next move to guarantee Andrew leaves the property.
According to *The Daily Beast*, a friend of the king likened the situation to an "attack," noting that Charles will "starve Andrew out." Security cuts are just the beginning—Charles is prepared to cut off all financial support if necessary. How this situation unfolds depends entirely on Andrew, but as Charles is the reigning monarch, Andrew may ultimately have no choice but to leave.
It has been previously reported that the Duke of York may struggle to cover the hefty £4 million annual maintenance costs of the sprawling estate without the king’s financial backing. After Charles’s cost-cutting measures, which reportedly saved £3 million on security, Prince Andrew may be forced to relocate if he cannot prove his financial ability to maintain the property.
Speculation is already circulating about who will take over the royal residence once Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson vacate. Some insiders suggest that King Charles could offer the home to the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, or even to Queen Camilla.
