Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, have lived in the Royal Lodge for years, but as of recently, King Charles has been trying to evict them, urging them to move into a smaller home, especially after reports of the Royal Lodge being in disrepair.
However, Prince Andrew somehow convinced King Charles that he has the funds to pay for upkeep of the house, and decidedly gets to stay, humiliating King Charles. As an act of retribution, King Charles is reportedly removing valuables and treasures from the Royal Lodge. Keep reading for more information.
Prince Andrew Evades Eviction
It's no secret that the disgraced Prince Andrew isn't favored among the royal family, though he was still allowed to live in a royal property—as long as he could pay for the maintenance of said royal property. When reports of the Royal Lodge needing extensive maintenance and repairs surfaced King Charles took the opportunity to attempt eviction.
However, according to The Times, Prince Andrew has somehow "convinced Palace authorities that he has sufficient funds from legitimate sources to support himself," despite King Charles attempting to cut his allowance. A separate source reported that "If Andrew can pay for his own upkeep with legitimate means, then it is not an issue. But the King's patience has run out when it comes to funding his brother's lifestyle in a way that does not fit his status."
King Charles Removes Valuables From Prince Andrew's Home
While some may see it as a win-win: King Charles doesn't have to fund Prince Andrew's lifestyle and Prince Andrew can not only stay at the Royal Lodge but also pay for its maintenance, it seems as though there are still some sour feelings.
According to royal expert and King Charles' biographer Robert Hardman, "The Royal Collection, which owns quite a lot of the treasures inside there, may say, 'Well, we can't be confident that this place is safe anymore,' and they'll start taking the paintings and some of the furniture away."
