Prince Andrew sets eyes on Frogmore Cottage for Princess Eugenie in latest royal twist

It is understood the King has been keen for his younger brother, the Duke of York, to move into the property which has remained vacant for over a year.

This is because Prince Andrew's current home, Royal Lodge, is proving very expensive with the security detail and upkeep.

A source has claimed that Andrew is trying to secure Frogmore Cottage, but not for him.

Instead, the duke is understood to want the property for his daughter Princess Eugenie, 34, her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two children August, three, and Ernest, one.

A source told The Express: "Andrew won't move into Frogmore but is still trying to wangle it for his family.

"Eugenie has stayed there on and off since Harry and Meghan left for America, she helped pack up their things.

"She's [Eugenie] stayed there a number of times since the Sussexes departed and Andrew is trying to secure the property as a full-time home for his daughter."

Princess Eugenie currently resides at Ivy Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds while she's in the UK, and spends the rest of her time in Portugal.

In the past few years, Eugenie has also spent considerable amounts of time at Frogmore Cottage, which underwent a £2.4million renovation shortly before Harry and Meghan moved in.

The source continued: "Eugenie and Jack's hearts lie in the UK and they need a bigger home for their family.

LATEST ROYAL NEWS:

• Mike Tindall shares rare update about Kate in new interview
• Beatrice and Eugenie have tense discussions with King over Andrew's future
• Meghan dons Diana's jewellery on latest outing without Harry

"They adore Frogmore Cottage and have stayed there often so making it into a full-time home makes sense."

The insider added: "Andrew knows Beatrice is settled so wants to make sure Eugenie finds a property that she can call a family home.

"Although he won't move out of Royal Lodge and into the cottage himself, he would still like to hold onto the property for his daughter."