Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seen driving in Sandringham as Palace staff empty Royal Lodge of all possessions

Svar Nanan-Sen
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:51:16 +0000

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen behind the wheel of his Range Rover on the Sandringham estate.

The former Duke of York, dressed in a maroon cable-knit sweater, had a security guard accompanying him in the passenger seat during the drive.

Since early February, the disgraced royal has been residing at Wood Farm in Wolferton while construction work continues at Marsh Farm, the property designated as his permanent residence.

His temporary accommodation at Wood Farm comes as he awaits completion of renovations at the nearby farm, which will serve as his new home following his dramatic departure from Windsor.

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Over recent days, palace staff have been emptying Royal Lodge of all remaining possessions, including contents from the staff quarters where servants.

Skips filled to capacity have been hauled away from the property, while removal vehicles have been observed entering and leaving the estate.

One source told the Mirror: "Andrew was told everything has to be out and absolutely nothing was to be left behind.

“He hasn't been back to collect anything, leaving staff to Everything has to be out by the weekend and we've been told no trace of the former occupants or staff should remain."

Aerial photographs captured overflowing skips positioned near the rear of the residence, with another yellow skip visible at the front gates outside former servants' quarters.

King Charles has withdrawn his brother's constant security protection and ended his personal financial allowance.

The former prince will no longer benefit from a personal valet or receive taxpayer funding, privileges he enjoyed throughout his privileged existence.

Following the removal of his titles and honours by the King last October, Andrew was transported from Windsor on Monday, 2 February, travelling 132 miles to the Sandringham estate.

On the morning of February 19 2026, Andrew's 66th birthday, he was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The King’s brother remained in police detention for eleven hours before his release.

Thames Valley Police subsequently confirmed that he remains the subject of an active investigation into the alleged offence.