The 66 year old royal vacated the 30 room property earlier this month, following renewed public attention surrounding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The move marked the end of an era for Andrew, who had lived at Royal Lodge since the early 2000s.
Since leaving Windsor, he has been staying in temporary accommodation on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. His relocation, however, quickly became overshadowed by further headlines.
A reluctant departure from Royal Lodge
According to reports, Andrew did not accept the decision to leave Royal Lodge without protest. Sources claim the former Duke of York resisted the move and voiced his frustration.
One insider alleged that Andrew reacted angrily when informed he would need to vacate the residence. The source claimed he repeatedly insisted, “I’m the Queen’s second son, you can’t do this to me.”
Another source suggested Andrew struggled to acknowledge the reality of the situation, describing his response as a mixture of disbelief and defiance. Observers reportedly found it striking that he invoked his late mother while arguing against the decision.