The British monarchy is facing fresh turmoil for royals as new questions emerge about the financial arrangements linked to Prince Andrew and several Crown Estate properties. Despite being stripped of his remaining royal honours, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to generate controversy, creating new challenges for the Palace.
The latest issue centres on Andrew’s “peppercorn rent,” which has prompted a parliamentary investigation. This scrutiny has now extended beyond the disgraced prince and is drawing in other senior members of the royal family. The situation has been described by analysts as fresh turmoil for royals already coping with internal pressures and public criticism.
Last month, the Prince and Princess of Wales moved into their new residence, Forest Lodge, located near Andrew’s Royal Lodge home in Windsor. At the same time, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have continued living at their long-held Bagshot Park estate, where they have resided since 1999.
Both couples are popular and serve as senior working royals, but the new inquiry means they are now indirectly linked to the wider investigation into Crown Estate properties. The probe has been compared to “opening Pandora’s box,” with royal biographer Ingrid Seward warning that lawmakers are unlikely to stop once they begin examining these arrangements.
According to early findings, Andrew may lose money after vacating Royal Lodge, as the property has deteriorated significantly. He was originally entitled to compensation for surrendering his lease. Meanwhile, Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie entered into a deal in 2007 to pay £5 million upfront, allowing them to live at Bagshot Park with minimal rent.
In contrast, Prince William and Princess Kate are expected to pay “market rent” for Forest Lodge, putting their financial arrangements under closer public view.
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With parliamentary scrutiny expanding, analysts say the palace could face fresh turmoil for royals as more details emerge, deepening concerns about transparency and the future of royal property management.
