Surprise royal couple could be moving into Queen’s home

The Duke of York’s Royal Lodge.

Prince Andrew’s future at his home, Royal Lodge, remains in doubt as King Charles still wants his brother to move out.

Charles, 75, is said to have wanted Andrew out of the house for years and has urged his scandal-hit sibling to relocate to Frogmore Cottage, a smaller, more modest home recently vacated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Duke of York, who moved into Royal Lodge in 2004, has refused to move, after taking on a “cast-iron lease” that lasts until 2078.

He currently resides at the 30-room mansion with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

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Prince Andrew’s future at his home, Royal Lodge, remains in doubt. Picture: Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images

King Charles is said to have wanted Andrew out of the house for years. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The Duke of York, who moved into Royal Lodge in 2004, has refused to move.

As Andrew’s residency at Royal Lodge hangs in balance, speculation has been made over who will move into the Windsor estate should the disgraced prince decide to vacate.

According to The Mirror, Prince William and Princess Kate were previously reported to be offered the keys to the royal residence as a family home with their three children.

However, the Prince and Princess of Wales have settled at their current residence, Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park.

One royal expert suggested that Charles could give the sprawling estate to Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie.

Previously speaking to GB News, royal author Gareth Russell noted Royal Lodge has a high-profile history with the home typically given to senior royals.

“The logical choice, of course, would be the Prince and Princess of Wales, but they’ve shown relatively little interest in moving home again,” he said.

“They seem quite content where they are. It could be the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.”

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie have lived at Bagshot Park since their wedding in 1999.

Prince William and Princess Kate were previously reported to be offered the keys to the royal residence. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Adelaide Cottage’s location from Windsor Castle. Picture: Google Maps

Charles could give the sprawling estate to Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie. Picture: Jane Barlow – Pool/Getty Images

Mr Russell also suggested that Royal Lodge could remain unused in an attempt to “shake-up the royal property portfolio”.

“It could also be that this is part of another move by the King to slim down or shake up the royal property portfolio,” he added.

“It’s not the case that we’re seeing them being replaced by other royals as much as they were in the past.

“So it may be that Royal Lodge is just put to different use once Prince Andrew leaves. It’s possible that no one will go into Royal Lodge.”

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