Andrew Negotiating Royal Lodge Exit; to Drop Duke Title

King Charles has pressed Prince Andrew to vacate Royal Lodge amid intense public and parliamentary pressure over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and Andrew has indicated he will no longer use the Duke of York title. The prince and his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, are reportedly negotiating to leave Royal Lodge in exchange for two separate residences — widely reported as Frogmore Cottage for Andrew and Adelaide Cottage for Sarah — though Buckingham Palace has not confirmed any agreement. Andrew benefits from a long‑standing “peppercorn” lease and has not paid regular rent for years; reports say he may only agree to relocate if offered suitable alternatives or compensation. Frogmore’s recent history (it was gifted to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and refurbished at roughly £2.4 million, later repaid) and sightings of workmen plus a teased announcement from Markle have intensified scrutiny over any proposed transfer and royal housing accountability.