Prince Andrew has lived at Royal Lodge since the 2000s (Image: GETTY)
could have lived at Royal Lodge rent-free before the late changed the rules, it has been claimed.
Andrew is known to have signed the lease to Royal Lodge in August 2003 and moved in shortly after. At present, – who he remains close to.
Writing in his article, Ephraim Hardcastle shared that, following the death of her own mother in 2002, the late Queen didn’t want Royal Lodge to be a “grace and favour” residence.
As shared in his article: “A leaked National Audit Office memo states: ‘This option was declined in favour of a commercial arrangement.”
Back in November, it was reported that – who is married to – to makover his home.
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The late Queen wanted to ensure that Royal Lodge didn’t remain a ‘grace and favour’ residence (Image: GETTY)
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According to reports, had managed to secure funding from “legitimate sources” in order to maintain his lifestyle and stay in the residence.
The Sun reported that Edoardo – who is the founder and chief executive of Banda Property – is reportedly advising the Duke of York on how best to transform Royal Lodge.
News of a transformation came after pictures were released showing the dire state that the property was in – these showed paint peeling off walls and the interior in a cluttered state.
Shortly before the news of the upcoming makeover, reports shared that had stopped paying Andrew’s £3 million-a-year security bill with him strongly advising his brother to move into a more modest and affordable accommodation.
Andrew, who is known to have long refused to leave his home, will now be allowed to continue to reside in the property.