Former Prince Andrew’s new Sandringham home has links to Prince William and Princess Kate
Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles III amid alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, is preparing to relocate from his longtime residence at the Royal Lodge to a property on the Sandringham estate.
The move situates him at a royal estate frequented by close family members, including Prince William and Princess Kate.
Former prince’s move to Sandringham Estate
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This drastic step followed allegations connecting Andrew to the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
While Andrew denies the claims, he renounced his titles on October 17 amid persistent accusations, including damning allegations in Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl. Giuffre claimed to have been forced to have sex with the royal three times when she was underage in 2001 while she was being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Buckingham Palace announced on October 30 that Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. He must leave the Royal Lodge, where he had lived since 2004, and move to Sandringham, a private royal estate funded personally by the King.
Andrew’s previous Residence
Andrew and his family lived rent-free at the Grade II listed Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park since 2004, following Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s passing in 2002.
Andrew secured the lease for £1 million ($AUD2m) in 2003 and invested at least £7.5 million ($15m) towards renovations completed in 2005. The lease had permitted Andrew to remain at the Royal Lodge until 2078, but due to his fall, he is required to vacate.
What to know about Sandringham Estate
Sandringham, located in Norfolk, England, spans approximately 20,000 acres and has been privately owned by the royal family since 1862.
It is not a state-owned residence, which means its upkeep is privately managed.
The estate includes several houses and farm buildings set amid extensive parklands. King Charles III owns the estate, which he inherited from Queen Elizabeth II following her death in 2022.
William and Kate’s connections to Sandringham
Over the years, Sandringham has become a royal hub for key family gatherings. The medieval St Mary Magdalene Church on the estate hosts special occasions such as Princess Charlotte’s christenings and Christmas services.
Prince William and Princess Kate have made it part of their family tradition to attend Christmas Day services there, bringing their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, as recent as December 2024.
King Charles was spotted at the church on November 2.
Andrew’s relocation to Sandringham places him physically closer to this family hub he desperately wants to be a part of.
Where Andrew is expected to live on the estate
The palace has not disclosed Andrew’s exact residence on Sandringham. The estate includes prominent homes such as Sandringham House (King Charles’s main country house), Anmer Hall (home to William and Kate), Park House, Wood Farm, and York Cottage.
Anmer Hall is the Georgian home where William and Kate reside, while the other houses serve various royal purposes and guests.
