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King Charles Foots £1.5 Million Bill for Andrew's Lodge Repairs
The British monarch reportedly paid for extensive maintenance work at Royal Lodge after evicting his brother from the Windsor estate property. The move came amid Andrew's continued association with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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King Charles III covered a substantial repair bill for Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate last year, according to reports, even as he moved to remove his brother from the residence over reputational concerns.
Andrew, now styled as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his departure from royal duties, faced pressure to vacate the property he had occupied for years. The estimated £1.5 million in maintenance and restoration costs fell to the king's accounts as the estate underwent necessary repairs.
The eviction marked a significant rupture within the royal family, driven by Andrew's longstanding links to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who died in custody in 2019 while facing serious allegations. Andrew himself faced legal scrutiny over his association with Epstein, though he has consistently denied wrongdoing in civil proceedings.
The incident underscores the financial complexities of royal property management and the personal tensions that have surfaced within the Windsor family in recent years. Andrew's relocation from the prestigious Windsor estate represented a visible diminishment of his standing within royal circles.