The date for the Duke of York's departure from his long-term Windsor residence has been officially set, marking a significant step in his withdrawal from royal life.
Imminent Departure from Royal Lodge
A source close to the disgraced royal has confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, must vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge by January 25. This follows the King's decision last October to strip his brother of his royal titles and reclaim the 75-year lease on the property, amidst the ongoing scandal concerning Andrew's association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The couple, who have shared the home since 2008, are now preparing to leave the grand but reportedly crumbling mansion where Andrew has lived for over two decades. Sources indicate that while Sarah Ferguson has "stood by him" for years, she is now "ready to spread her wings" and will not be moving into his new accommodation.
Preparations and Future Accommodation
The reality of the move became visible this week, with large removal lorries seen at the Windsor estate on Wednesday, where they remained for several hours. Concurrently, work has been underway at Andrew's likely new home, Marsh Farm, on the King's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Although Buckingham Palace has not officially confirmed the destination, preparations at Marsh Farm are extensive:
- Sky technicians were photographed installing what is believed to be broadband services.
- A large privacy fence has been erected around the property.
- Security lighting is being installed.
As the farmhouse is still undergoing renovations, it is believed Andrew will move into temporary lodgings first, with a permanent move to the Norfolk estate expected around Easter.
Background and Fallout
This eviction is the tangible result of King Charles's decisive action at the end of October 2025, when he formally removed his brother's HRH style, prince title, and dukedom from the Roll of the Peerage. This historic demotion was prompted by what the palace cited as "serious lapses" in judgment, following the release of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and a posthumous memoir by accuser Virginia Giuffre.
The source close to the situation added poignant details about Andrew's current state, revealing he has "stopped getting newspapers or reading anything" and is "in his own bubble," while Sarah remains "very upset at everything that has happened." His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, continue to see him.
This move concludes a major chapter in the life of the former working royal, physically relocating him from a symbol of his former status to a more private life on the monarch's private estate.
