Ex-Prince Andrew Allegedly Refused to Leave Royal Lodge: 'I'm The Queen's Second Son'

The sprawling grounds of Royal Lodge have long served as a fortress of privacy for former Prince Andrew, but the gates have finally closed on his decades-long residency. A new report suggests the eviction was anything but amicable, marked by a final, defiant stand against the orders of the Crown.

His departure from his home for over 20 years signals the most significant physical shift in Andrew's status since his public fall from grace began years ago. According to sources, the disgraced royal tried his best to keep the residence, but to no avail.

Andrew's Last Stand At Royal Lodge

Former Prince Andrew had occupied the 30-room Windsor estate for approximately 22 years, treating the property as a permanent sanctuary. This tenure came to a sharp halt when King Charles III formally ordered his younger brother to vacate the premises, citing the need for a more streamlined and cost-effective royal estate.

The King reportedly cut off his controversial sibling's substantial annual allowance, which had previously funded the astronomical upkeep of the historic home. The transition was reportedly met with fierce resistance from the former Duke of York, who viewed the eviction as a personal slight.

Sources claim he stubbornly refused to cooperate with the timeline, allegedly using his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, in his defence. An unnamed source told the Sun that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's father made it clear he 'did not want to leave'. A different insider corroborated the claim.

'He refused to leave or take any responsibility,' the source said. 'When he was told to get out, he was so arrogant and deluded he repeatedly shouted, "But I'm the Queen's second son, you can't do this to me."'

His appeal to his late mother's status did little to sway the King, who remained firm in his decision to evict Andrew from the residence.

Retreating To The Solitude Of Wood Farm

By February, Andrew's resistance had been exhausted, and the logistical reality of his new life began to take shape. He has now moved into Wood Farm, a far more modest farmhouse located on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, per BBC.

While the property holds deep sentimental value as the place where the late Prince Philip spent his retirement, it is a stark contrast to the grandeur of Windsor. The move marks a definitive downsizing for Andrew, who no longer enjoys the sprawling staff or security detail associated with his former home.

Wood Farm offers a secluded existence, away from the intense scrutiny of the London press and the daily operations of the working royals. This relocation is viewed by many as the final chapter in his forced withdrawal from public life and royal privilege.

Future In Jeopardy: Line Of Succession At Risk

Andrew's living arrangements are currently the least of his concerns following his recent arrest. His long-standing and controversial connection to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has led to fresh legal challenges that have rocked the monarchy.

On his 66th birthday, on 19 February, Andrew was arrested on 'suspicion of misconduct in public office.' He was held in police custody for 12 hours, but was released on the same day. Following this arrest, the British government is reportedly engaged in high-level discussions regarding his future status within the constitutional framework.

There is growing pressure to formally remove Andrew from the line of succession to protect the integrity of the institution. This move would require an Act of Parliament, a rare and drastic step that reflects the severity of the allegations.

While Andrew currently remains a Prince by birth, the total stripping of his remaining titles and roles appears increasingly inevitable as the legal proceedings move forward.