Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should probably move out of Royal Lodge now. Not because of public pressure or critics’ calls, but because he is skating on thin ice.
Weeks ago, it was announced that Andrew, King Charles’ brother, was to leave his 30-room Crown Estate mansion and be housed at a property on the King’s private Sandringham estate instead. The decision was made by the monarch after Andrew found himself entrenched in more scandals thanks to his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
While Andrew has always denied the accusations against him, it is believed he is in agreement to leave Royal Lodge… but when he will go is the real question.
Although the Palace made it sound like the former prince would move within weeks, it has been revealed that if he wanted to, Andrew could continue living at the mansion until October 2026.
While he could put his feet up and delay packing for months yet, this is something he really shouldn’t do.
I think that to do this, Andrew would be pushing his relationship with his brother King Charles to the edge, something he has long been teetering on already.
The King has already faced a wave of difficulty as a result of scandals involving Andrew. From damage to the monarchy, to being heckled in the streets, Charles – who, let’s not forget, is still undergoing cancer treatment – has suffered at the hands of his brother.
So for Andrew to delay moving out of Royal Lodge and potentially prompt more public fury?
It’s just not worth it.
Andrew, if you’re reading from your Royal Lodge home, start packing. It’s the best thing you could possibly do for your family.
