Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has suffered a fresh blow as his potential new home has been flagged as part of a flooding risk.
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.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has suffered a fresh blow as his potential new home has been flagged as part of a flooding risk.
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“If conditions put properties and land at risk of flooding, emergency action would be taken using temporary pumping equipment.”
It comes as 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.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is set to be offered temporary accommodation on the Sandringham estate
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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