The ex-prince Andrew, brother of the king charles iii, left his residence WindsorRoyal sources confirmed on Wednesday, following new revelations concerning his ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Aged 65, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had occupied the Royal Lodge, a luxurious residence located in Windsor Great Park, for decades. According to the British daily newspaper The SunHe had hoped to stay there longer, but was eventually moved discreetly overnight from Monday to Tuesday to a cottage on the estate. Sandringham, property of the sovereign, in the county of Norfolk.
This departure comes as the US Department of Justice has released new documents related to the Epstein case, reviving media attention on the former prince's past relationship with the financier, who was convicted of sex offenses and died in prison in 2019. Andrew has always denied any illegal conduct.
Already sidelined from public and private life and his honorary titles since 2022, the Duke of York has long been a source of embarrassment for the British monarchy. His move, although presented as a logistical decision, is perceived by the press as a further sign of distancing himself from the royal family.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment further, simply confirming that the former prince no longer resides at the Royal Lodge.
