King Charles III has asked his brother, Prince Andrew, to completely vacate the Royal Lodge residence in Windsor, setting a clear deadline for him to leave. According to international media, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was notified last month of the need to leave the 30-room property, where he had lived for more than 20 years.
He has reportedly been ordered to completely vacate the residence by the weekend, and staff have already begun the process of removing the items. Containers filled with objects have been seen being removed from the property, while transport vans continue to move around to remove various materials. Some of the personal belongings and unwanted furniture are said to have been burned within the property.
Sources close to the situation say that Andrew has not been present to collect his belongings, leaving this process to the staff, with the instruction that everything is removed and no trace of the previous residents remains. Aerial views show a nearly empty residence, with containers placed at the front and back of the building, while the presence of guards at the entrance to Windsor Great Park appears reduced.
Several of Andrew's former employees were reportedly involved in the eviction process, with one person seen burning furniture and personal belongings. Transport workers were also seen loading items, including a mattress, into vans outside the residence. The company involved in the move is JDL, which, according to public records, operates in the transport sector for the television and film industry and has previously collaborated with projects such as the series "The Crown."
Sources describe the property as almost abandoned, noting that the departure of staff has turned it into a vacant space. It is also said that significant interventions will be needed to restore the residence to its former state, as it was when the Queen Mother lived there.
Prince Andrew's move from Royal Lodge, along with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who lived there rent-free for years, is seen as another sign of his decline in public status. King Charles III has also removed his 24-hour security and financial support, cutting off privileges that were previously covered by public funds.
The developments come as Andrew faces allegations of inappropriate conduct in public office. He is being questioned by authorities over allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy. The allegations are based on documents released by the US Department of Justice that mention communications related to official visits and investment opportunities.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied the allegations against him and has not given a direct response to the latest allegations. On the other hand, King Charles has stated that he is concerned about the situation, emphasizing that the matter must be dealt with by justice. Buckingham Palace has announced that the authorities have the King's full cooperation, while the pressure on Andrew to testify in the US continues to grow.
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