KING Charles wants to rent disgraced brother Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge home for £1million a year when he finally leaves, we can reveal.
The monarch wants to make commercial income from the mansion when he deposes the Duke of York who refuses to budge, it is understood.
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King Charles wants to rent disgraced brother Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge home for £1million a year when he finally leavesCredit: Getty
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Charles wants to generate commercial income from the mansion when he deposes the Duke of York who refuses to budge, it is understood Credit: Getty
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An insider said: ‘It makes sense for Royal Lodge to return to Crown Estates’ Credit: Doug Seeburg
Andrew has turned down other homes on offer and is relying on his “cast iron lease”, which includes a condition that the dilapidated £30million cottage in Windsor Great Park is kept in good repair.
But sources believe Charles will force Andy to leave.
He could even cut the £4m a year he pays to stay afloat.
An insider said: “It makes sense for Royal Lodge to return to the Crown Estates, who can pay for much-needed repairs and renovations.
“Then it could be rented out to make money for them, the king’s coffers and the state, rather than being a drain on everyone’s resources.”
A property expert said: “A rent of £1million a year is not incredible for a house of that size with incredible royal connections.”
The king’s spokesman declined to comment.
The rift between the royal family of King Charles and Prince Andrew is ‘so bitter’ that it can rival Harry and William’s, royal expert claims
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The magnificent drawing room of the Royal Lodge, seen in 1981. Credit: Rex
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Princess Margaret and her then fiance Anthony Armstrong-Jones at the Royal Lodge in 1960 Credit: Alamy
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