Prince Andrew Seeks Frogmore, Adelaide Cottages to Leave Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew, currently residing at the 30-room Royal Lodge, is reportedly negotiating to move out with conditions that include acquiring two other royal residences: Frogmore Cottage, formerly home to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Adelaide Cottage, soon to be vacated by Prince William and Kate Middleton. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who still lives with him at Royal Lodge despite their divorce, is expected to move to Adelaide Cottage, which is within the Windsor Castle security perimeter and requires no renovations. Frogmore Cottage is a smaller, five-bedroom Grade II-listed property that underwent extensive renovations during the Sussexes' occupancy. The proposed relocation aligns with the Royals' efforts to resolve the controversy surrounding Andrew's connection to the Epstein scandal and the pressure from King Charles to vacate the Royal Lodge, a property Andrew has leased since 2003 with minimal rent. Discussions continue regarding the terms of rent for these properties, with an emphasis on avoiding further taxpayer expense. The negotiations reflect the Royal Family's preference for Andrew and Sarah Ferguson to move to private residences rather than continue their residence at the Royal Lodge.