King Charles Risks Serious Mistake by Considering Separate Homes for Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson Amid Backlash

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have agreed to move out of their shared residence at Royal Lodge, but only if they are each provided with separate homes. Andrew has reportedly demanded Frogmore Cottage, formerly occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, while Ferguson is interested in moving to Adelaide Cottage once vacated by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Royal experts and public opinion have strongly criticized these demands, labeling them as audacious and greedy, especially given the couple's history of living rent-free at Royal Lodge and their controversial associations. Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, and other commentators argue that King Charles would make a serious mistake if he accedes to these requests, emphasizing that Andrew and Ferguson should be financially independent and not rely on royal privileges. The couple's demands have sparked outrage given their past scandals and the public's sensitivity to royal expenditures, and it is anticipated that King Charles will reject their requests. Despite the pressure, Andrew and Sarah have maintained their lifestyle through a mutually advantageous arrangement, but the tide appears to be turning against them in the royal family's efforts to curb their privileges.