Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to be offered temporary accommodation on the Sandringham estate by the King as renovation work continues on what will become his permanent residence in Norfolk.
The arrangement forms part of efforts to accelerate the former duke's departure from Royal Lodge, the Grade II listed Windsor property where he has resided for twenty years while paying minimal rent.
While the precise location of the interim dwelling remains unclear, the Norfolk estate contains several properties including Wood Farm, previously home to Prince Philip, and York Cottage.
Sources have expressed hope that Andrew will complete his move to Sandringham before Easter, with some suggesting the temporary housing offer could see him leave Windsor ahead of his 66th birthday on February 19.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to be offered temporary accommodation on the Sandringham estate by the King as renovation work continues on what will become his permanent residence in Norfolk.
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Construction crews were spotted at Marsh Farm on Wednesday, where the vacant property requires substantial work before it can serve as Andrew's long-term home.
Security enhancements are a priority, with workers installing two-metre wooden fencing and surveillance cameras around the site.
The property sits approximately two miles from Sandringham's main residence, and authorities extended the estate's drone prohibition zone in December to encompass Marsh Farm.
A source told The Sun: "The snow or rain hasn't delayed the work on Marsh Farm but it still needs a lot of attention to make it habitable. But one thing for sure is that it is a lot, lot smaller and less luxurious than Royal Lodge."
Sources have expressed hope that Andrew will complete his move to Sandringham before Easter.
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The renovations mark a significant downgrade from the grand Windsor mansion Andrew has called home for two decades.
The process of removing Andrew from Royal Lodge, which previously served as the late Queen Mother's residence, has stretched over approximately two years.
Andrew originally declined advice to vacate the property, with a source indicating the monarch's patience had "worn thin" with his younger brother.
Andrew reportedly informed the keeper of the privy purse that he possessed adequate funds from legitimate sources to sustain his lifestyle.
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The King withdrew financial support from Andrew in September, leaving him to cover security costs estimated at £3 million annually following the removal of his taxpayer-funded police protection.
Andrew reportedly informed the keeper of the privy purse that he possessed adequate funds from legitimate sources to sustain his lifestyle.
Following further revelations in October regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in 2019, the King removed Andrew's remaining titles and status, compelling him to leave the property.
Andrew formally notified the Crown Estate, which owns Royal Lodge, of his intention to depart in November, with an October deadline for vacating the premises.
However, palace sources have indicated a preference for an earlier departure.
Sarah Ferguson, Andrew's former wife who shared Royal Lodge with him, is reportedly searching for her own accommodation in the Windsor area.
Neither Andrew nor Sarah received invitations to join the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations, though their daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were present alongside other family members on Christmas Day.
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