Royal Lodge security change raises questions about future arrangements

In a move that has sent ripples through the royal household and beyond, King Charles has made a decision that could have implications for the security of the royal family and the standards expected within the monarchy.

The King has reportedly dismissed the private security team at Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge mansion, which has sparked widespread speculation and concern.


Prince Andrew, embroiled in controversy following his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein, has been under new pressure to vacate his opulent Royal Lodge home.

According to reports from The Sun, King Charles informed the ten-man security detail that their contracts would not be renewed in October.


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King Charles dismissed the security guard at Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge, urging him to leave the property. Credit: Shutterstock


‘They are all working the final weeks of their contract till the end of October. It’s not thought anyone is being lined up to replace them,’ the source said.

‘Everyone is speculating this means the Duke will have to leave the Royal Lodge because what other reason could there be to take his security away?’

This decision comes amidst rumours that Prince Andrew has resisted calls to downsize from the 31-room mansion.


The Royal Lodge, valued at an astonishing $56 million, has been Prince Andrew's residence since 2004 when he signed a 75-year lease.

However, since the Epstein scandal surfaced in 2019, there have been calls for Andrew to face eviction.

Furthermore, it has been reported that he needs to pay more attention to the $754,000 annual maintenance payments required for the property.

King Charles, who has financially supported his brother since Prince Andrew's Met Police protection was revoked, has contributed a hefty $7.6 million a year to keep him afloat.

This latest move by the King suggests tightening the purse strings and possibly pushing for Prince Andrew to leave the Royal Lodge.


The timing of the security team's dismissal is particularly noteworthy, as it follows reports that Prince Andrew has refused to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage, which Prince Harry previously occupied before his departure in June 2023.

This has led to speculation that removing security could be a tactic to encourage the Duke of York to reconsider his living arrangements.

As the royal family gathers at Balmoral Castle for a family occasion, with Prince Andrew in attendance, it's clear that discussions about the future are on the horizon.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are absent from the guest list, further highlighting the ongoing tensions within the royal family.


Andrew has been characterised as a ‘recluse,’ rarely leaving Royal Lodge since December.

‘Andrew has hardly left Royal Lodge since Christmas, so he’s very much looking forward to getting away with the rest of the family at Balmoral,’ a source shared.

‘The King is keen for it to be a happy family occasion, which will see family members come together for just over a week to discuss plans for the future and unwind.’
Key Takeaways
  • King Charles has dismissed the security team at Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge mansion, putting pressure on Andrew to vacate the property.
  • Disgraced Prince Andrew faces eviction from his A$56 million Royal Lodge home amid controversies surrounding his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Prince Andrew has been neglecting the required annual maintenance payments for the property, while King Charles has been financially supporting him.
  • There is speculation that removing security might indicate that Prince Andrew will have to leave Royal Lodge, although he reportedly resists moving to a smaller residence.
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Thank you for your heartfelt kindness l truly appreciate your kind words.
Kind regards Vicki
Do not be concerned. You are one quality and well liked SDC member and you will be protected in whatever way possible.

Myself, let's says I am well liked and well hated at the same time. So be it! I polarise an audience to create discussion, not stifle it..
 
Your daily dose of Durolax is overdue. Unless you require your beloved Punce Andrew to perform a manual extraction.

You are full of shit!
Best you can come up with? Much as your comical retorts are hilarious, you lack finesse to be convincing. Just another clown looking for attention. Try a dose of Lomotil. That might help you.
 
You give every indication of being bullied at school, attempted to become a police officer only to fail the physical and academic requirements dismally. So you became a stripper at a gay night club for dwarves. Your stage name was Snow White....
 
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You would be well versed in the old sayings "If you play in the sewer, you are bound to catch a disease...." and "I can stand the shit if you can stand the pain".

F**king shirtlifter!
No pain here. :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: I can however clearly see that you are struggling. BTW, It is not I playing in the sewer, it is you and I am looking down and laughing at you. :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
You give every indication of being bullied at school, attempted to become a police officer only to fail the physical and academic requirements dismally. So you became a stripper at a gay night club for dwarves. Your stage name was Snow White....
Now I understand why you are so obnoxious. You have just told me your life story and attempted to project it on me. I am not a Psychiatrist so I can't help you but I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find help.:unsure: ............Or........ Maybe I did become a stripper and made A$ millions. Which do you like best? :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
 
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Now I understand why you are so obnoxious. You have just told me your life story and attempted to project it on me. I am not a Psychiatrist so I can't help you but I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find help.:unsure: ............Or........ Maybe I did become a stripper and became a billionaire. Which do you like best? :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
I do not speak about myself in the second person. My post was directed at YOU....numbnuts!
 
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Well get used to it I don't care who I piss off. even your bum buddies.
Who are Veggie’s “bum buddies” and how would you know?

You keep saying you don’t care who you piss off. You repeat yourself a lot. You show you actually do care and are desperately seeking attention.
 
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Let Andrew move out and live on his own somewhere. He deserves no help. He is not a very nice human. Who chooses to deny the dreadful things he has been accused of. His is lucky he hasn't done jail time.
No time for this man.
Kind regards to all Vicki
Don't care for him either and what does he do to earn these privileges anyway!
 
Who are Veggie’s “bum buddies” and how would you know?

You keep saying you don’t care who you piss off. You repeat yourself a lot. You show you actually do care and are desperately seeking attention.
Just proves I am pissing you off:LOL::LOL::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: What happened to your promise to ignore me? The promise you told others about? Was that just more pointless drivel? Methinks you can't help yourself and have an innate need to know what others think and say about you. So needy. :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
 
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So should we assume by your statement "Who chooses to deny the dreadful things he has been accused of. He is lucky he hasn't done jail time" that you consider accusation to equal guilt? If so, you had better hope that you are never accused of anything. The media is not a court room! You appear to be very judgmental about things you know very little about. You are not a very nice human.
Bella is quite right and does not deserve your harsh judgement
 

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