Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has made his first trip to his new home in secret as he had his curtains measured.
The visit comes days after it was revealed that removal vans were emptying out Royal Lodge and work was in full swing to prepare him for his big move to Marsh Farm.
Work has been moving at a fast pace around Andrew’s new home, which now has extra security and is surrounded by six-foot fences.
A friend said: “It was the first time he’s seen his new house and he is resigned to the fact that this is his future.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has made his first visit to his new home after his Royal Lodge exile
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“He’s come to the conclusion that he has to get on with the rest of his life and accepts he has to make the best of it,” they told the Sun.
Andrew also suffered a fresh blow this week as he was told his new home is at risk of flooding.
Marsh Farm is on a flood plain and residents have been advised to sign up for flood alerts in case local measures fail to alleviate the risks.
A flood risk assessment from last year for Wolferton Barns, which is just metres from Marsh Farm, stated: “The Environment Agency operates a flood warning system to enable householders to protect life or act to manage the effect of flooding on property.
“Failure of Wolferton Pumping Station may occur due to long-term mechanical breakdown or power supply being disrupted.
“If conditions put properties and land at risk of flooding, emergency action would be taken using temporary pumping equipment.”
Workers have been at Marsh Farm throughout the course of January. | PAAndrew is also set to take a hit to his state pension when he turns 66 next month.
The disgraced former duke will reach his 66th birthday on February 19, the current age at which you can receive your state pension in the UK.
The timing is fortunate compared to many of his contemporaries, as the qualifying age rises to 67 from April 2026 for anyone born after April 1960.
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However, Andrew faces a reduced payout. Claimants require 35 years of National Insurance contributions to receive the maximum weekly sum of £230.25.
With only 22 years of service in the Royal Navy to his name, Andrew falls considerably short of this threshold, meaning he cannot expect the full entitlement should he choose to claim, according to claims in the Mail.
Based on this calculation, Andrew would receive approximately £150 per week rather than the full amount. His annual entitlement works out to roughly £9,000.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also set to take a hit to his state pension
| GETTYThe former duke also receives a Royal Navy pension estimated at £20,000 annually.
When asked whether Andrew intended to draw his pension, a royal source told the Telegraph: "It's up to him."
The true scale of Andrew's wealth remains opaque. One royal financial expert has described it as being "shrouded in a pea soup of impenetrability".
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