{"id":253682,"date":"2025-10-27T01:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T01:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/253682\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T01:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T01:24:09","slug":"prince-andrew-will-leave-royal-lodge-if-he-can-live-at-frogmore-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/253682\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Andrew \u2018will leave Royal Lodge if he can live at Frogmore Cottage\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prince Andrew<\/a> has agreed to move out of the Royal Lodge if he and his ex-wife are each given a new house in Windsor, it was reported on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

The disgraced Prince and Sarah Ferguson are said to have agreed to vacate their 30-room property in Windsor Great Park on these terms amid advanced talks with the King\u2019s representatives.<\/p>\n

Andrew has asked for Frogmore Cottage, the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, while Sarah hopes to move to Adelaide Cottage \u2013 the current residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, The Sun reported.<\/p>\n

However, a friend of the couple admitted that \u201cno one is really sure how it\u2019s going to go down at the Palace yet\u201d.<\/p>\n

They told the newspaper: \u201cAndy is willing to leave, but these are his demands. He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and that his time at Royal Lodge is up.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he must go then he has asked for Frogmore Cottage. Incredibly, Sarah has said she wants Adelaide Cottage.\u201d<\/p>\n

It comes ahead of the Prince and Princess\u2019s move from Adelaide \u2013 where they have lived since August 2022 \u2013 to nearby Forest Lodge, also on the Windsor estate, next month.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis when they moved into Adelaide Cottage in 2022 – Jonathan Brady\/Pool\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

It is understood that the couple are keen to move their family, including Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, into what is hoped to be their new \u201cforever home\u201d before Bonfire Night.<\/p>\n

The eight-bedroom Grade-II listed home sits just over a mile from Prince Andrew\u2019s current grace-and-favour mansion<\/a> in Windsor Great Park.<\/p>\n

A source told the Mail that \u201cWilliam wants him gone before they start to move in next week\u201d.<\/p>\n

The family\u2019s move will come as pressure has intensified for the disgraced Prince Andrew to give up Royal Lodge.<\/p>\n

\"Forest<\/p>\n

Forest Lodge, the property the Waleses hope to make their \u2018forever home\u2019 – English Heritage\/Heritage Images\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

New fencing is put up at Cranborne Gate in Windsor Great Park as Forest Lodge is prepared for the new arrivals – Jonathan Brady\/PA Wire<\/p>\n

Andrew was stripped of his titles including Duke of York earlier this month after it emerged he had lied about his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.<\/p>\n

Last week, it was revealed that he has only paid \u201cpeppercorn\u201d rent<\/a> on the property for the last 20 years.<\/p>\n

Buckingham Palace has long tried to place pressure on the King\u2019s younger brother to voluntarily give the residence up, including Charles cutting his annual allowance last year.<\/p>\n

While Andrew initially tried to dig his heels in and cite the terms of his \u201ccast iron\u201d lease with the Crown Estate, there is now a growing sense of inevitability that Andrew will soon move out.<\/p>\n

The friend of Prince Andrew and Sarah added that the plan the couple have put forward will serve as \u201ca fresh start for both\u201d.<\/p>\n

They explained: \u201cFrogmore Cottage is too small for both and Adelaide Cottage is around the corner, so they will see each other whenever they want.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth have space for their daughters Eugenie and Beatrice and their families to visit\u201d.<\/p>\n

Frogmore Cottage, which was refurbished by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their tenure there, is understood to have been offered to Andrew previously.<\/p>\n

As part of the Crown Estate, it would still require a rental agreement but no major renovation costs. Andrew\u2019s preferred location is said to be to remain in Windsor, which allows him to maintain his schedule of riding and seeing his family.<\/p>\n

Prince William is understood to have been keen to stay out of the negotiations of his uncle being forced out of Royal Lodge, as he remains on good terms with his cousins Beatrice and Eugenie, but he has made it clear that he wants the matter resolved.<\/p>\n

Andrew still has 50 years left on his pre-paid lease and there is the problem of how much money he will receive in compensation for the millions he has spent on the property.<\/p>\n

\"Royal<\/p>\n

Royal Lodge, where Prince Andrew has lived with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for more than 20 years, paying just a peppercorn rent – Dominic Lipinski\/Reuters<\/p>\n

Meanwhile the National Audit Office is poised to help examine Prince Andrew\u2019s finances<\/a> amid the mounting pressure for him to move out.<\/p>\n

The move comes after Sir Keir Starmer backed an inquiry<\/a> last week into Andrew\u2019s grace-and-favour deal for the Royal Lodge.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said he would support \u201cproper scrutiny\u201d of the arrangement when asked if he would like to see the Prince hauled before Parliament to face MPs.<\/p>\n

Speaking at PMQs on Wednesday, Sir Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, asked whether Sir Keir would \u201csupport a select committee inquiry so all those involved should be called for evidence, including the current occupant\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sir Keir said: \u201cIt\u2019s important in relation to all properties, Crown properties, that there is proper scrutiny so I certainly support that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have been approached for comment by The Telegraph.<\/p>\n

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