Prince Andrew's desperate attempt to hang on to home could fail as expert finds 'loophole'
ok.co.ukPrince Andrew's insistence on remaining in his £30m Royal Lodge home could be thwarted by a crucial detail, says a property expert.The Duke of York has been steadfast in his refusal to vacate the 30-bedroom Windsor property, where he lives with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
He's reportedly caught up in a Royal spat with his brother, King Charles, over his living arrangements. Andrew has found maintaining the grade II-listed property challenging, as per the 75-year lease agreement granted to him in 2003 by the Crown Estate, which requires him to "repair, renew, uphold, clean and keep in repair and, where necessary, rebuild" the mansion.
Charles has been urging Andrew to relocate from the property to the significantly smaller Frogmore Cottage, previously occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
However, despite the Duke's determination to stay put, a property expert has highlighted a key detail that could prolong the Royal feud between the two brothers - Andrew doesn't own the mansion; it belongs to the Crown Estate.
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