The , 63, presently lives on Royal Lodge on King Charles' Windsor property - a house he has shared together with his former spouse, , since 2003. Nonetheless, the Prince won't be able to dwell within the property for for much longer as a result of it's damp and desires a brand new roof.
Royal Lodge has required its fair proportion of repairs through the years - Andrew spent £7.5million on refurbishment prices when he moved in in 2003, and the property is estimated to be value round £30million.
It boasts 30 rooms and 21 secluded areas, in addition to an enormous backyard with spectacular rhododendrons.
Inside, a gothic drawing room occupies the center of the home, in response to the Telegraph.
There's a grand saloon with sage inexperienced panelling, hovering ceilings, oil portray depicting the encircling park, and an enormous Persian carpet.
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In one of many corridors is a sword which is tied to an amusing story – in response to Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice by chance lower Ed Sheeran's face with the decoration whereas pretending to knight the singer James Blunt.
There may be additionally a examine, the place Princess Elizabeth and her father, King George VI, have been photographed inside in 1942.
However Prince Andrew could not be capable of take pleasure in these pleasantries for for much longer. The property desperately wants repairs, however the Duke doesn't have the finances to hold this out as a result of shedding his annual funding from the King.
He was supplied the chance to maneuver to Frogmore Cottage, a stone's throw away from his present house, however he rejected it. This was following the information that and are being evicted from the property.
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Andrew is predicted to be kicked out of Royal Lodge by the summer time as a result of extreme damp points.
An insider advised : "Royal Lodge is in a horrible state and it's falling down.
"Thousands and thousands have been spent when Andrew moved in however that was 20 years in the past. Barely any work has gone on for twenty years and persons are shocked once they go to.
"There's a severe situation with damp that must be rectified and that isn’t low cost on a home of that dimension. It additionally wants a brand new roof."
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"Not solely does Andrew not have the funds to convey the house as much as scratch, it might be uninhabitable when the work is being carried out."
Andrew was given a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge in 2002, following the demise of the Queen Mom, who lived there earlier than him. Since transferring into the 30-room mansion in 2003, Andrew has shared the house together with his former spouse, Sarah, and their kids Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
When the sisters moved out, Andrew and Sarah reportedly continued to dwell within the property, regardless of splitting in 1992 and divorcing 4 years later.
The Duchess of York has all the time described her relationship together with her husband as amicable. They're the "happiest divorced couple on this planet", in response to her.
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In the meantime, royal writer Penny Junor has known as the connection "totally weird".
She advised the Guardian: "She [Sarah] has not simply stood silently by his aspect. She truly speaks out in favour of him."
When Andrew leaves Royal Lodge by the summer time, the property will probably be reverted to the Crown Property and Charles will determine what to do with it.
It's not but recognized if it will likely be refurbished to welcome one other resident.