King Charles forced to close royal residence after warning issued

Despite sunny conditions on Saturday, the weather took a turn for the worse as visitors had to escape the conditions.

The estate is currently under a yellow warning for ice from the Met Office, with residents told to expect rain, sleet and hill snow.

The Met Office warned about the risk of "some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces".

It noted that there will "probably be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths".

The Met Office advised those in the area "to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal" and ensure there is no need to rush.

It added: "If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery."

Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's green Range Rover was photographed navigating a circuitous off-road path across the Sandringham estate, likely in an attempt to evade observation.

The vehicle, which the former royal has frequently been seen driving in Windsor, travelled between Wood Farm and Marsh Farm via fields and rough tracks rather than using the main drive.

The direct route between the two properties spans roughly 400 metres, yet the 4x4 instead covered approximately one mile through agricultural land.

It remains unclear whether Andrew himself was behind the wheel during the journey to inspect his future permanent residence.

Since relocating to Wood Farm, Andrew has not made a single public appearance.

An insider claimed that the former duke is feeling isolated and restless in his new Norfolk surroundings.

His boredom is compounded by the absence of his horses, which have yet to be transported from his previous residence.

Although a paddock containing horses sits adjacent to Wood Farm, Andrew appears reluctant to venture out riding until his own animals arrive in the area.

His vehicle was last observed departing the property approximately a week ago, though on that occasion, a member of his security detail was at the wheel.

Security staff were observed inside the five-bedroom Marsh Farm property, where they were seen photographing members of the media gathered outside.

The residence is currently undergoing substantial refurbishment work to prepare it for Andrew's arrival, which is anticipated around April.

Marsh Farm offers considerably less seclusion than Wood Farm, as it is positioned beside a private road on the estate.

Reports have suggested that Andrew had attempted to persuade the King to allow him to remain permanently at Wood Farm, given its superior privacy.

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