Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains in Royal Lodge despite King Charles's demand for him to leave, it has been revealed.
The 65-year-old has been photographed at Windsor Castle for the first time since losing his royal status on November 6.
Andrew was seen on horseback in the castle grounds on Monday morning, chatting with a female riding companion.
It was his first public appearance in almost seven weeks, his last sighting having been recorded on October 3.
Despite orders to relocate to Sandringham, Andrew appeared relaxed during the autumn ride, indicating he still occupies Royal Lodge.
King Charles formally removed his brother’s HRH style and Prince title through Letters Patent earlier this month, downgrading him to commoner status amid the ongoing fallout from his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
The latest sighting suggests he has yet to depart for the Norfolk estate, with multiple sources warning that the move could take months.
He continues to reside at the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson.
Prince Andrew has been spotted near his soon-to-be former home, Royal Lodge
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His eldest daughter, Beatrice, has visited him there recently and appeared downcast as she left.
Since early October, Andrew has maintained a low profile while family members quietly support him through the transition.
His censure was published in The Gazette on November 3, confirming the immediate removal of his titles.
Buckingham Palace described the measures as “necessary” given the intensifying scrutiny of Andrew’s ties to Epstein, and confirmed that his departure from Royal Lodge forms part of the process.
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A drone view shows Royal Lodge, a large property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle
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The decision has the backing of Prince William and senior royals.
It followed revelations that Andrew remained in contact with Epstein after publicly stating the relationship had ended, including correspondence implying they were “in this together” following the release of photographs with Virginia Giuffre.
The royal website has since stripped references to Andrew, although archived engagement records remain.
Despite losing his royal status, Andrew keeps the military decorations he earned during 22 years in the Royal Navy, including his Falklands War medal for service as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot.
At Windsor, he continues to share his residence with Sarah, who is reportedly considering spending winter at their daughter’s £3.6million Portuguese property amid growing anxiety over her ex-husband’s position.
Friends say the former duchess has become increasingly unsettled as the fallout deepens.
Their daughters, Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35, retain their HRH designations, with the King reportedly determined to shield his nieces from further repercussions.
However, commentator Christopher Wilson has warned that their father’s scandal could hinder their commercial prospects, pushing them towards the kind of lower-tier ventures their mother once relied on.
Both princesses hold private-sector roles and receive no Sovereign Grant funding.
They are understood to depend on trust funds set up by the Queen Mother, financial arrangements from their parents’ 1990s divorce, and their husbands’ earnings.