WINDSOR, UK – Prince Andrew is embroiled in tense negotiations to vacate Royal Lodge, his opulent 30-room Windsor mansion, as King Charles III pushes him to resolve a public relations nightmare that has plagued the monarchy. The Duke of York may receive a substantial six-figure sum to leave the residence where he has lived for over two decades.

Multiple sources reveal that Buckingham Palace is pressuring Andrew to give up the lease on the Grade II-listed property, symbolizing royal excess and distracting from the King’s modernization efforts. This move follows Andrew’s recent relinquishment of his remaining royal titles and patronages amid renewed scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and the release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir.

At the heart of the dispute is a 75-year lease agreement signed in 2003 with the Crown Estate. Andrew paid £1 million upfront and committed to £7.5 million in refurbishments, with a nominal rent of £1 per year if requested. However, a compensation clause in the lease could see Andrew receiving about £558,000 if he leaves early, a payout funded by British taxpayers.

Royal commentator Robert Hardman told the BBC, “The optics of the taxpayer buying out Prince Andrew’s lease are terrible, but the King has limited legal options. Andrew holds a private tenancy agreement; it’s a solid deal. Charles can only make his brother’s financial and social situation untenable until he agrees to leave.”

The urgency for a resolution is intensified by recent photos showing Royal Lodge in disrepair, with visible mould, cracked walls, and peeling paint. This neglect could provide legal grounds for eviction, though the King reportedly prefers a quiet deal over a public legal battle.

The saga has also reached Parliament, where MPs demand transparency about the lease terms from the Crown Estate and HM Treasury. The public's frustration with Prince Andrew has put additional pressure on the King to finalize an exit strategy.

Negotiations continue over where Andrew will live post-eviction. He resists proposals that would move him far from London or Windsor, wanting to stay close to his daughters and maintain his royal connections. The King might also cut off financial support, including a significant annual security bill, leaving Andrew dependent on his naval pension.

Despite the high costs, royal analysts suggest that resolving this situation is crucial for protecting the monarchy's reputation. A deal to evict Andrew from Royal Lodge could close a tumultuous chapter in royal history, signaling King Charles’s commitment to restoring dignity to the monarchy.