Former Prince Andrew Leaves Windsor Home as Epstein Controversy Intensifies
Britain's former prince Andrew has reportedly moved from his long-term residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor to a temporary home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. This relocation comes as the ex-royal faces mounting pressure regarding his association with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New Documents and Photographic Evidence Surface
The BBC reported on Tuesday that Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has departed the 30-room Royal Lodge property where he had lived rent-free since 2003 under a 75-year lease arrangement. Buckingham Palace has declined to confirm these reports to international media outlets.
This development follows the recent release of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice related to Epstein's criminal activities. The newly publicized materials include photographs showing the then-prince in compromising positions and email correspondence inviting Epstein to private meetings at Buckingham Palace.
Political Pressure and Legal Implications
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly stated that Andrew should testify before the U.S. Congress about his knowledge of Epstein's crimes. The political pressure has intensified significantly since the latest document release on Friday.
Legal representatives for a second Epstein victim have claimed that the financier sent their client to Britain in 2010 specifically to have sexual encounters with Andrew at Royal Lodge. These allegations add to the growing controversy surrounding the former royal's conduct.
Historical Context and Previous Settlements
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the Epstein scandal. However, in 2022, he reached a multimillion-pound settlement with Virginia Giuffre, another Epstein accuser, without admitting guilt. Tragically, Giuffre died by suicide last year.
The former prince initially stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following allegations about his connections to Epstein, who himself died by suicide in jail while awaiting trial for sex crimes against minors.
Current Living Arrangements and Future Plans
According to media reports, Andrew is currently residing in temporary accommodations at the Sandringham estate while awaiting completion of renovations at Marsh Farm, which is expected to become his permanent residence. The Sun tabloid has provided details about these living arrangements, though official confirmation remains elusive.
The relocation marks a significant change for the 65-year-old former royal, who had shared the Windsor property with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for approximately two decades. The move occurs amid what appears to be escalating consequences from his association with Epstein, despite Andrew's repeated denials of misconduct.
