Prince Andrew could find himself out of the Royal Lodge if he doesn’t meet obligations, expert says (Image: GETTY)
turns 65 today and, according to a property expert, this could be the last birthday he celebrates at Royal Lodge.
The Duke of York is said to be under mounting pressure to sort out repairs at the property he signed a 75-year lease on back in 2003.
Apparent rules on the cast iron lease, with the Crown Estate, require him to keep up the maintenance and pay for any damage.
However, with his reported £1million annual allowance being pulled by last year, this has seemingly become more difficult.
Property expert Terry Fisher, of , has shared the consequences Andrew could face if he fails to carry out necessary renovations.
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Prince Andrew resides at the Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson (Image: GETTY)
“While it’s unlikely that he’ll be forced out immediately, the pressure is certainly mounting,” he shared.
“If he doesn’t carry out the necessary renovations, his position at Royal Lodge could become increasingly unstable over the next year.
“Whether he faces legal challenges over the lease, or is gradually edged out due to financial or royal pressures, there’s a real possibility that this could be his last birthday at the property.”
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According to reports, the Duke could be faced with a £1million bill for urgent repairs following a recent inspection on his crumbling 19th century Grade II listed property. apparently showing parts of the building in a state of disrepair.
Should it fall into “significant disrepair”, the property expert believes the Crown Estate could take action to reclaim the Lodge.
He added: “Beyond the legal implications, there’s also the wider royal context – King Charles has reportedly been pressuring him to step away from the Lodge, and continued financial strain could make maintaining the estate increasingly difficult.
“If he doesn’t take decisive action to fund and complete these urgent repairs, he may find himself left with little choice but to vacate the property within the next year.”
As for King Charles, while he may have had the authority to strip Andrew’s pay, Terry says he may not be able to overrule the lease of the property.
“King Charles may be unable to overrule the lease outright, but he could apply pressure through legal or financial channels to ensure the necessary work is done,” he added.
For now, remains at the property with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who he divorced after 10 years of marriage in 1996.