Where Could Prince Andrew Go Next? Inside His Possible New Homes
As mounting public and royal pressure builds, Prince Andrew may soon have to vacate his 30-room Royal Lodge mansion on the Windsor Estate — a property he’s called home for more than 20 years.
Once leased for a symbolic “peppercorn rent,” the grand residence has become a symbol of royal privilege under scrutiny following renewed attention on Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Now, with King Charles seeking to streamline royal finances and minimize controversy, two alternative homes are being considered: Frogmore Cottage, the former residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Adelaide Cottage, currently occupied by Prince William and Princess Kate.
Both options are smaller, closer to Windsor Castle, and carry far less political baggage.
Yet the move won’t be easy — Andrew’s 75-year lease, signed in 2003, is still valid until 2078 and would require him to voluntarily surrender the property, potentially triggering a £558,000 payout from the Crown Estate.
The decision could mark a turning point in the monarchy’s effort to modernize and manage public perception.