King Charles removes Prince Andrew's private security team in ongoing effort to reclaim Windsor mansion

LONDON, ENGLAND: King Charles is taking bold steps to reclaim Royal Lodge from Prince Andrew. In his latest move, he has reportedly removed the Duke's ten-man security team.

This decision adds new tension to the ongoing family dispute over the 30-room Windsor estate, as Charles intensifies efforts to evict his brother from the opulent property.

As Andrew faces mounting pressure and declines an alternative residence, the future of Royal Lodge and its storied history hangs in the balance.

King Charles dismisses Prince Andrew’s ten-man private security team

According to reports, King Charles has reportedly dismissed Prince Andrew's ten-man private security team in his latest effort to remove the disgraced Duke from the Royal Lodge. 

Charles has been trying for some time to evict his brother from the 30-room, £30 million Windsor estate, where Andrew lives with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

Since Prince Andrew's previous armed security team, which cost £3 million annually, was removed in 2022 due to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, King Charles has been covering the costs for private guards at the Royal Lodge.

Now, Charles is said to have informed Andrew's private security that their services will no longer be required starting this autumn, as per DailyMail.

A Palace insider told The Sun on Sunday, "Everyone is speculating this means the Duke will have to leave the Royal Lodge because what other reason could there be to take his security away?" The insider added, "It’s no secret that the King wants him out."

King Charles' decision to dismiss Prince Andrew's private security team sparks online discussion

Upon hearing about King Charles' decision to dismiss Prince Andrew's ten-man private security team, royal fans swiftly took to social media to express their opinions.

Some users criticized the royal family and advised them to chart their own course, with one commenter stating, "No longer the child of the heir. Everyone has to make way for the Monarch’s family."

The other shared, "It's a beautiful residence. I don't blame him for wanting to stay."

A user claimed, "the house looks like a money pit.   I'd prefer Frogmore." [sic]

The other wrote, "Just kick him out ...You are the King for God's sake, you can do what you want ...!!" [sic]

The last user penned, "As Andrew doesn't do anything or go anywhere he doesn't need a security team. I doubt this is about forcing Andrew out. It's simply about cutting back on unnecessary expenditure."

Prince Andrew declines offer to move to nearby Frogmore Cottage

Earlier this year, it was reported that Prince Andrew turned down an offer to relocate to Frogmore Cottage, the former UK home of Harry and Meghan.

Andrew signed a 75-year lease with the Crown Estate when he moved into Royal Lodge in 2003, making an initial payment of £1 million. However, the King is reportedly eager to start generating revenue from the property as soon as Andrew leaves.

Although there were previous suggestions that the property might be allocated to Prince William and Princess Catherine, the couple has expressed satisfaction with their current residence at Adelaide Cottage.

Amid the ongoing fallout from his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew has already invested nearly £7 million in extensive renovations and repairs to the Royal Lodge. He has refused all offers to relocate to Frogmore Cottage.

Documents revealed in June showed that Prince Andrew is obligated to repaint the exterior of the Royal Lodge with two coats of paint every five years.

His 2003 lease stipulates that he must "repair, renew, uphold, clean, and keep in repair and where necessary rebuild" the property, which includes regular repainting and redecorating.

The exterior painting was due last year, while the interior redecorating is scheduled for this year. The lease also specifies that he must "paint with at least two coats of paint and appropriately treat" the building's interior.

When Andrew signed the lease, he agreed to maintain the property for £250 a week. However, last year it was reported that he was struggling to cover the £400,000 annual upkeep costs and was warned that he might need to move out.

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