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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor recently had a two-hour meeting with a senior palace official at his new home, Wood Farm, on the Sandringham estate.
On March 2, Andrew met with Richard Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household.
Benyon is a bridge between King Charles and the House of Lords.
Changes continue to be afoot for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—including perhaps the clearest hint yet that he may be removed from the British line of succession, where he currently sits at No. 8 in line to the throne.
On March 2, the former Prince Andrew received a visit from Richard Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household and a senior palace official, at Andrew’s new home on the Sandringham estate, Wood Farm. According to People, Benyon’s role is as the main point of communication between King Charles and the House of Lords, and Benyon’s lengthy visit to Andrew’s home is heightening conversations that he might be removed from the line of succession sooner rather than later.
Ex-Prince Andrew on September 16, 2025
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People reported that the two men met for two hours at the same home where Andrew was arrested on February 19—his 66th birthday—and booked into custody for 11 hours amid suspicion of misconduct while in public office. Their meeting was private so it’s not 100 percent clear what they discussed, but based on Benyon’s position, it could be about the former Duke of York’s position in the line of succession, as any removal from the line would require an Act of Parliament. Andrew has still retained his place in the line despite King Charles stripping him of all of his royal titles and privileges in October 2025. Andrew is behind only Prince William and his three children and Prince Harry and his two children.
In addition to an Act of Parliament, to remove Andrew from the line of succession, it would require consent from all Commonwealth realms where King Charles is monarch. Australia and New Zealand have both vocalized support of Andrew’s removal. The BBC reported that the U.K. government is considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew from the line, which would prevent him from the possibility—though distant—of ever becoming monarch.
Ex-Prince Andrew on September 16, 2025
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Ex-Prince Andrew on April 20, 2025
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In addition to a visit by Benyon, Andrew—who has always denied any wrongdoing—quietly gave up a second home of his roughly one month after leaving the Windsor estate and his home of nearly 23 years, Royal Lodge, for Sandringham in Norfolk. Per Hello!, in addition to the 30-room mansion Royal Lodge, Andrew also leased a separate property owned by the Crown Estate called East Lodge, which was used for staff accommodation. According to the outlet, Andrew lived at East Lodge briefly before moving into Royal Lodge in 2003. The lease on East Lodge was due to expire in July 2027, but it has been terminated early, according to the BBC.
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