Britain’s Prince Andrew is under increasing scrutiny as discussions between him and King Charles III intensify regarding his living arrangements and royal titles. Reports suggest that the King may compel his younger brother to vacate his 30-room residence, Royal Lodge, located within the expansive grounds of Windsor Castle. This development follows renewed public outrage sparked by allegations from Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s primary accusers, who detailed her claims in a recently published memoir. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing but settled a civil sexual assault case with Giuffre in 2022, paying her millions of dollars. Giuffre tragically took her own life in April, while Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges. Adding to the controversy, The Times revealed that Prince Andrew has not paid rent for two decades on Royal Lodge, a mansion owned by the Crown Estate. British media outlets have reported ongoing negotiations between the King and Prince Andrew about his potential relocation. The Sunday Times described the situation as a ‘pincer movement’ from both Parliament and Buckingham Palace to strip him of his Duke of York title and remove him from Windsor. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrat party is pushing for a parliamentary debate to scrutinize Prince Andrew’s conduct and living arrangements. While such a debate would be unprecedented in modern times, it remains unclear when it might occur or whether it would be binding. The pressure on King Charles and the government to address the issue continues to mount, with Prince William reportedly seeking to move into a nearby residence and urging his uncle to leave beforehand.
