Tensions between King Charles and his younger brother Prince Andrew continue to simmer behind palace walls, and it appears the monarch is standing firm when it comes to one of their most delicate family matters: the Royal Lodge.
Despite the passing of time and the hopes of some royal observers for a resolution, King Charles has reportedly not changed his mind about wanting Andrew to vacate the lavish 90-acre Windsor estate. The property, which Andrew has called home for more than 20 years, has once again become the centre of a quiet but persistent royal standoff.
Speaking to GB News, royal historian Gareth Russell made it clear: “I do not believe the King’s review on Prince Andrew remaining at Royal Lodge has shifted.” That blunt assessment reinforces earlier reports that the King remains keen to see Andrew move out, despite the Duke of York’s long-standing lease on the property.
The lease in question gives Andrew the right to reside at Royal Lodge for 75 years—but with one key condition: the estate must be properly maintained. This caveat has reportedly become a point of contention in recent years, as questions have swirled over whether Andrew has the funds or inclination to keep up the massive estate to the required standards.
Andrew, who shares the residence with his former wife Sarah Ferguson, has maintained a low public profile since stepping back from royal duties in 2019. Yet his ongoing residence at Royal Lodge has quietly stirred friction within the royal family, especially now as King Charles continues to streamline the monarchy and reduce its public footprint.
Adding to the complexity is the role of Andrew’s daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. While the York sisters have occasionally stood by their father in the past, their recent behaviour suggests they may be carving out a more independent path. Observers have noticed that both Beatrice and Eugenie—along with their mother, Sarah—have been making public appearances and social media posts that notably exclude Andrew. Whether intentional or coincidental, the pattern has not gone unnoticed.
As the royal family looks to modernise its image and reduce taxpayer burdens, King Charles has taken a clear-eyed approach to who remains at the centre of royal life. Andrew’s continued stay at Royal Lodge appears to run counter to that mission, and the King’s refusal to back down suggests this is a line he’s unwilling to cross.
With no official resolution in sight, the fate of Royal Lodge—and Andrew’s place within the royal fold—remains uncertain. But for now, all signs point to a monarch who won’t be swayed, no matter how much history or sentiment is tied to the address.
And as Russell put it plainly, “I do not believe the King’s review on Prince Andrew remaining at Royal Lodge has shifted.”
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