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prince andrew Has reportedly agreed to leave his post Royal Lodge residence under the condition that he and his former wife sarah ferguson Receive the keys to two other properties in the royal family’s portfolio.
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Andrew, who strongly denies all allegations against him, paid £1 million for the lease in 2003 and Ms Ferguson moved in with him in 2008.
He has reportedly asked for a separate house for himself and his ex-wife in exchange for leaving the Royal Lodge.
“Nobody’s sure yet how it’s going to play out at the palace,” said a friend of the couple. Sun,
“Andy is ready to go, but these are his demands. He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and his time at Royal Lodge is up. If he has to go, he has asked for Frogmore Cottage.”
Andrew gave up the use of his Duke of York title and surrendered his remaining honors on 17 October, a decision said to have been encouraged by King Charles.
But the public outcry could mean Andrew has to go a step further and leave the Royal Lodge.
Due to his 75-year agreement with the Crown Estate, he could be entitled to £558,000 if he leaves the lease early. It’s unclear how much rent Andrew and Ferguson would have to pay if they moved to other royal properties, but there are several options that could be considered.
Frogmore Cottage
Andrew has reportedly agreed to leave the Royal Lodge if he can move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, which is part of the Crown Estate.
Frogmore Cottage is the former five-bedroom home of Prince Harry and Meghan, who were given the lease of the property by Queen Elizabeth as a wedding gift. The pair took possession of the property in 2019, before moving to the US the following year.
The estate is Grade-II-listed and lies to the north of the Frogmore House estate in the Home Park of Windsor Castle, a private 655-acre royal park administered by the Crown Estate.
Moving into Frogmore Cottage would require a rental agreement with the Crown Estate, which would be subject to parliamentary and public scrutiny.
Adelaide Cottage
If Andrew’s demands are met, Ms Ferguson will move to Adelaide Cottage, while he will remain at Frogmore Cottage, the current residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales and their family.
William and Kate plan to leave the four-bedroom home next month, making it available to Ms Ferguson, who has lived at Royal Lodge with Andrew for almost two decades.
According to Historic England, built in 1831, the cottage is described as a “picturesque” two-storey plaster-faced dwelling, with casement windows and elaborate pierced bargeboards at the roof edges.
wood farm
If Andrew does not go to Frogmore, he may have to take over Wood Farm in Sandringham, which was said to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite retreats.
The private residence, which is not part of the Crown Estate, will give the prince more privacy from the public and cameras.
The five-bedroom farmhouse, which Prince Philip occupied for most of his retirement, will still be a significant addition to Andrew.
Craigowan Lodge
Craigowan Lodge, located on the Balmoral Estate, could also be a viable option for the Prince.
The seven-bedroom house, which is near a nine-hole golf course, was stayed by Andrew and Ms Ferguson in the summer.
The private estate in the Scottish Highlands would also shield the prince from public scrutiny. However, Andrew is said to not want to move away from his current location or his family.