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King Charles III It was reported that he finished Security Team Based in Prince AndrewResidence Royal Lodgeas is the case Duke of York The prince continues to resist calls to downsize the property, and the decision has sparked speculation that the deposed prince may soon have to vacate his long-standing home.
According to The Sun, Charles has told members of his 10-strong security team that their contracts will not be renewed beyond October. A palace insider told The Sun: “They are all working the final weeks of their contracts until the end of October. It is not thought that anyone will replace them.” The source added: “Everyone is speculating that this means the Duke will have to leave the royal household, so what other reason could he have for withdrawing his security?”
Prince Andrew, 64, is staying at the 31-room Royal Lodge, which is set on the grounds of Windsor CastleSince 2004, after signing a 75-year lease the previous year, the property, valued at $38 million, has been Andrew's home despite growing controversy over his links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Since 2019, Andrew has faced eviction pressure after his ties to Epstein were revealed.
Adding to his woes, Andrew has neglected to pay for the property’s upkeep, which requires $503,000 in annual maintenance, Us Weekly reported in May. The financial strain on the duke has been significant, with King Charles reportedly paying his younger brother $5.1 million a year to keep him financially afloat.
In addition, the monarch has been paying for private security at Royal Lodge since the $3.8 million protection provided to Andrew by the Metropolitan Police was lifted when Queen Elizabeth II stripped him of his royal roles.
“It's no secret that the king wants him gone,” the source told The Sun.
The latest security move comes after reports that Andrew refused to vacate Royal Lodge in favour of the younger Frogmore Cottage, the former residence of his nephew Prince Harry, who was forced to leave the property in June 2023.
Despite the tensions, Andrew traveled to Scotland on Friday to join his brother and the rest of the royal family at Balmoral Castle. He will be accompanied by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and their grandchildren, according to Express.co.uk. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were conspicuously absent from the official guest list.
Andrew has been described as a “recluse” and has rarely left the royal household since December. A source told Express.co.uk: “Andrew has not left the royal household since almost Christmas so he is very much looking forward to spending quality time with the rest of the family at Balmoral. The Queen is keen for this to be a happy family occasion where the family will be together for just over a week to discuss future plans and relax.”
According to The Sun, Charles has told members of his 10-strong security team that their contracts will not be renewed beyond October. A palace insider told The Sun: “They are all working the final weeks of their contracts until the end of October. It is not thought that anyone will replace them.” The source added: “Everyone is speculating that this means the Duke will have to leave the royal household, so what other reason could he have for withdrawing his security?”
Prince Andrew, 64, is staying at the 31-room Royal Lodge, which is set on the grounds of Windsor CastleSince 2004, after signing a 75-year lease the previous year, the property, valued at $38 million, has been Andrew's home despite growing controversy over his links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Since 2019, Andrew has faced eviction pressure after his ties to Epstein were revealed.
Adding to his woes, Andrew has neglected to pay for the property’s upkeep, which requires $503,000 in annual maintenance, Us Weekly reported in May. The financial strain on the duke has been significant, with King Charles reportedly paying his younger brother $5.1 million a year to keep him financially afloat.
In addition, the monarch has been paying for private security at Royal Lodge since the $3.8 million protection provided to Andrew by the Metropolitan Police was lifted when Queen Elizabeth II stripped him of his royal roles.
“It's no secret that the king wants him gone,” the source told The Sun.
The latest security move comes after reports that Andrew refused to vacate Royal Lodge in favour of the younger Frogmore Cottage, the former residence of his nephew Prince Harry, who was forced to leave the property in June 2023.
Despite the tensions, Andrew traveled to Scotland on Friday to join his brother and the rest of the royal family at Balmoral Castle. He will be accompanied by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and their grandchildren, according to Express.co.uk. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were conspicuously absent from the official guest list.
Andrew has been described as a “recluse” and has rarely left the royal household since December. A source told Express.co.uk: “Andrew has not left the royal household since almost Christmas so he is very much looking forward to spending quality time with the rest of the family at Balmoral. The Queen is keen for this to be a happy family occasion where the family will be together for just over a week to discuss future plans and relax.”
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