Prince Andrew has been observed at Marsh Farm overseeing renovations to his new residence, signaling an impending move following his eviction from the Royal Lodge in Windsor. The relocation comes after mounting scrutiny stemming from his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the ensuing scandal.
The decision to remove Prince Andrew from the Royal Lodge, a property he had occupied for nearly two decades, was made by King Charles III, according to reports from The Hill and Al Jazeera. This action followed a period of pressure and public criticism regarding Prince Andrew’s continued presence in a royal residence given the serious allegations leveled against him.
In January 2022, Prince Andrew was stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages, and was subsequently removed as a working member of the royal family. This followed a civil lawsuit filed in the United States alleging sexual assault. While Prince Andrew denied the allegations, the case prompted widespread calls for him to step down from his public duties. He later reached an out-of-court settlement with his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.
The move to Marsh Farm represents a significant downscaling for the Duke of York. The Royal Lodge, a sprawling estate, had been his home since 2003. Reports indicate that a “long list” of royal staffers are refusing to serve him at his new, comparatively modest home, according to People.com. This reluctance from staff underscores the depth of the fallout from the Epstein scandal and the ongoing reputational damage to Prince Andrew.
The stripping of Prince Andrew’s titles and his eviction from the Royal Lodge are direct consequences of the allegations surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as highlighted by Straight Arrow News. The royal family’s actions are widely seen as an attempt to distance itself from the scandal and protect the monarchy’s image.
King Charles’s decision to evict Prince Andrew from the Royal Lodge was reportedly motivated by a desire to reduce the financial burden on the Crown, as well as to address the negative publicity associated with the Duke of York’s continued occupancy of the property. The cost of maintaining the Royal Lodge is substantial, and the King is reportedly seeking to streamline royal finances.
As of February 19, 2026, the royal family has not issued a statement regarding the staffing situation at Marsh Farm, nor have they commented on the long-term implications of Prince Andrew’s relocation. The Duke of York’s future role, if any, within the royal family remains uncertain.