PRINCE Andrew is refusing to vacate his 30-room mansion in a recent row with the King.
Earlier this 12 months it was revealed that Charles was slashing the £250,000 subsidy Andrew obtained from the late Queen Elizabeth.
Prince Andrew needs to remain put and refuses to depart Royal Lodge in a recent row with CharlesCredit score: Getty
The King has already slashed Andrew’s annual £249,000 grant, leaving him unable to afford the Windsor residence’s working pricesCredit score: Getty
It meant the Duke of York, 63, would wrestle to afford the working prices of Royal Lodge at Windsor, Berks.
Nonetheless, associates of Andrew say the prince is decided to remain put.
One mentioned: “This has been his household residence for the final 20 years. Is it actually smart to kick him out?
“He’s involved that now the coronation is over, the knives are out. However we’re coping with human beings, not actual property.”
Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, are common guests.
One other pal mentioned: ‘Eugenie is closely pregnant and her dad and mom count on to have the brand new grandchild there this summer season.”
Courtiers extensively imagine that plans have been drawn as much as enable Prince William and his household to finally transfer into the huge property.
Charles has beforehand claimed Andrew ought to transfer to close by Frogmore Cottage — Prince Harry and Meghan’s former residence.
Palace chiefs had been mentioned to have initially set a September deadline to vacate Royal Lodge.
Nonetheless, they now settle for that that is too early.
Andrew is claimed to be eager to strike a compromise.
A pal mentioned: “If Charles needs Andrew to play ball and assist the household, aren’t there higher methods of going about it?
“Why not do the respectable factor, sit down and speak? In the event that they want the home for William, maybe Andrew needs to be informed. Maybe William ought to invite his uncle for tea and clarify?
“Or why doesn’t Charles invite his brother for a gathering and ask him if he’d depart Royal Lodge to assist his nephew and the way forward for the monarchy.
“And agree a schedule acceptable to each side?”
Andrew was pressured to step down from royal duties within the wake of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Final 12 months he paid a reported £12million settlement to Virginia Guiffre, who accused him of sleeping along with her whereas a youngster — which he denied.
Courtiers extensively imagine that plans to kick out Andrew have been drawn as much as enable Prince William and his household to finally transfer inCredit score: Getty
Palace chiefs had been mentioned to have initially set a September deadline to vacate Royal Lodge, picturedCredit score: Doug Seeburg – The Solar