King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
Summary
King Charles has paid £1.5 million to cover repair costs for the Royal Lodge, a home previously leased by Prince Andrew. The payment, made from the King’s private funds, settled the amount owed to the Crown Estate after Prince Andrew ended his lease early.Key Facts
- Prince Andrew left Royal Lodge in Windsor in February during a controversy linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Andrew had a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge starting in 2003 and made a large upfront payment for repairs.
- The lease officially ended in October, and Andrew owed the Crown Estate £1.5 million for damages to the property.
- The total penalty for repairs was initially £1.8 million but reduced by £300,000 because Andrew surrendered the lease early.
- King Charles paid the £1.5 million from his private income to prevent the Crown Estate from losing money.
- It is unclear if Prince Andrew will repay the King; this is a private matter.
- The future use of Royal Lodge is undecided, but it will likely be used to generate income for the nation.
- Earlier reports said Andrew was sub-letting parts of the Royal Lodge and that his daughters live in royal palaces rent-free, with King Charles covering costs privately.
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