Andrew is yet to clear out of the Grade II-listed mansion in Windsor Great Park but there are already plans set in motion for the property and rid it of bad rep associated with it.
It was revealed in a Buckingham Palace statement last month that a formal process to evict Andrew from Royal Lodge has been initiated and he will be vacating the premises in early next 2026.
King Charles is understood to be contemplating over the idea of how to disassociate the 30-room mansion from the disgrace of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children have already moved next door in Forest Lodge nearly two weeks ago. A property expert believes that Royal Lodge is being reserved for a special task, possibly even for the new generation of royals.
“Now that Royal Lodge will soon be empty, the King and Crown Estates have the difficult decision over what to do with the prestigious property,” property agent Robin Edwards told GB News.
He noted that the Waleses may have moved into the property themselves but now it is ideal choice for Prince George or one of his siblings in the future.
However, the expert suggested that a much more practical plan for the mansion is to keep it “within royal use”. It may either be “reassigned to another senior member of the family or retained as an official guest residence”.
Robins explained that converting it for commercial purposes, such as a private let or short-term accommodation is possible but would be “fraught with potential issues”.
Hence, a more plausible outcome points to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, or Prince Louis, 7, claiming it in the future. Although, it would depend on Charlotte and Louis if they are willing to take on royal duties, since William and Kate have given their children the option.
As per royal tradition, senior royal heirs have traditionally been allocated Crown Estate residences once they begin taking on official duties.
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