King Charles rescinded his proposal for Andrew to relocate to Frogmore Cottage over apprehensions about his brother residing in proximity to senior royals.
Andrew will depart Royal Lodge for a residence on the monarch's Norfolk estate at Sandringham, with financial support from King Charles's private funds.
This arrangement ensures Andrew remains distant from Windsor, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing to establish themselves at Forest Lodge in Great Windsor Park by year's end.
The decision marks a significant shift in negotiations surrounding Andrew's departure from his current Windsor residence.
King Charles rescinded his proposal for Andrew to relocate to Frogmore Cottage over apprehensions about his brother residing in proximity to senior royals.
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Norfolk accommodation will maintain considerable geographical separation between the disgraced royal and the working members of the monarchy based in Berkshire.
The former prince had repeatedly rejected opportunities to relocate to Frogmore Cottage in recent years, preferring to remain at Royal Lodge.
Royal sources indicate his position had recently shifted, with Andrew becoming amenable to accepting the smaller Windsor property.
The cottage would have enabled him to maintain proximity to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
This arrangement ensures Andrew remains distant from Windsor, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing to establish themselves at Forest Lodge in Great Windsor Park by year's end.
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However, the monarch opted to retract this possibility, instead proposing accommodation on the private Norfolk estate.
This strategic decision effectively positions Andrew at a considerable distance from the Windsor-based working royals.
Andrew’s tenancy at Royal Lodge presented substantial legal obstacles, as his lease carried binding force that the monarch acknowledged and respected.
Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement: "His (Andrew's) lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence."
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The palace added: "Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation."
Resolution required careful negotiations between multiple parties before Andrew could formally relinquish his tenancy rights.
The relocation will occur at the earliest practical opportunity, though specific timelines remain undisclosed.
Charles will personally finance his brother's future accommodation arrangements at the undisclosed Sandringham property.
Palace officials confirmed the monarch would ensure suitable private provisions for Andrew, acknowledging his status as the sovereign's sibling despite his withdrawal from public duties.
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