William and Kate Face an Unexpected Problem After Andrew's Royal Lodge Scandal Emerges
For years, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's near-free stay at Royal Lodge has been a lightning rod for criticism.
Now, as Parliament digs deeper into royal housing arrangements, details of Prince William and Kate Middleton's new Forest Lodge lease have come into focus.
And the contrast is obvious.
In October, the Public Accounts Committee raised serious concerns over the value for money of Mountbatten Windsor’s living arrangements, sparking renewed public anger over his so-called 'peppercorn' rent.
Andrew Could Remain at Royal Lodge for Another Year — but He Won't Get Any Money Back
Despite King Charles’s efforts to bring a close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's controversies, luck might not be in his favor.
Fresh documents from the Crown Estate now suggest that the disgraced royal can legally stay put at Royal Lodge for up to another year, even though he has already agreed to vacate the property.
The reason is quite straightforward. On the same day Buckingham Palace confirmed the removal of his titles, the 65-year-old submitted the required twelve months’ notice on October 30.
That single formality gives him far more time on the Windsor Estate than many had expected.
Queen Camilla Steps Out in King Charles’ 27-Year-Old Jacket — and She May Have Worn It Better
Queen Camilla looked every bit regal when she attended the Biennial RIFLES Awards Dinner at the City of London Guildhall on November 27.
The Queen Consort beamed in a red Fiona Clare Aldridge gown, but it was her jacket that caught the attention of royal watchers.
Braving the cold, she slipped on one of King Charles's cherished possessions, traditionally known as the daqlah.
The garment, tucked away in his wardrobe for 27 years, was gifted to him during his 1998 visit to Saudi Arabia.
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