Prince Andrew is facing mounting pressure from ministers and senior politicians to leave his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Estate after accusations that he is a “disgrace” who is “sponging off the state”.
The Times disclosed this week that Andrew has not paid rent on Royal Lodge, a 30-room property, for two decades.
The prince agreed to pay £1 million plus at least £7.5 million for refurbishment of the lodge, which entitled him and his family to live in the property rent-free until 2078. The agreement states that if the prince chooses to leave the property he will be compensated but cannot be evicted.
More … Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge lifeline collapses
Prince Andrew’s future at Royal Lodge is in doubt after the collapse of a business deal that was intended to provide a financial lifeline, the Telegraph can reveal.
The deal would have allowed the Prince to abide by the terms of his lease by paying for the hugely expensive upkeep of the vast Windsor estate.
Without it, he could face eviction from the 30-room Windsor property, on which he has not paid rent for two decades.
