Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Officially Exiled From Royal Life as Palace Sets Final Eviction Date
The final chapter of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s long and controversial stay at Royal Lodge is now officially coming to an end, with a firm deadline finally confirmed by palace linked sources. After months of speculation and behind the scenes negotiations, the disgraced royal is preparing to leave the sprawling Windsor estate once and for all.
HELLO has confirmed that Andrew must vacate the 30 room Royal Lodge by January 25, marking what many insiders are calling a definitive removal from the royal inner circle. The move represents one of the most decisive actions taken under King Charles’s reign, signaling that patience within the Palace has fully run out.
For Andrew, the departure is not simply about changing addresses. Royal Lodge has been his primary residence since 2004 and a symbol of his former status within the monarchy. Losing the home is being viewed by courtiers as a public and deeply personal blow that underscores how far his position has fallen.
The former Duke of York is expected to relocate to Marsh Farm, a far more modest property on the King’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. While still located on royal land, the farmhouse is a dramatic downgrade from the grandeur Andrew once enjoyed, reinforcing the message that his era of privilege is firmly over.
As removal vans have been spotted loading belongings from Royal Lodge, attention has also turned to Sarah Ferguson and what her next move will be. Despite standing by Andrew through years of scandal, sources say the former Duchess of York will not be following him to Marsh Farm.
Insiders reveal that Sarah is also not planning to move in with their eldest daughter Princess Beatrice at her Cotswolds home. Instead, she is said to be exploring several options as she prepares to begin an independent chapter separate from her ex husband’s increasingly isolated life.
One possibility under consideration is staying with Princess Eugenie, who currently resides in Portugal with her family. This temporary arrangement would give Sarah space to regroup while she looks for a permanent place of her own away from the shadows of Windsor and Sandringham.
A source close to the situation told HELLO that while Sarah has been fiercely loyal to Andrew for decades, the emotional toll of recent events has been overwhelming. The insider said she now feels the time has come to move forward on her own terms.
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Meanwhile, Andrew is said to have withdrawn almost completely from public life. Sources claim he no longer reads newspapers, avoids news coverage, and lives in what has been described as a tightly controlled bubble as the reality of his eviction sets in.
Those close to the family say Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie continue to maintain contact with their father, but Sarah has been particularly shaken by the speed and finality of the Palace’s actions. The situation has reportedly caused deep emotional strain across the family.
The downfall accelerated last October when Andrew was formally stripped of his remaining royal titles following renewed scrutiny of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. That decision not only ended his public role but also dismantled the fragile arrangements that had allowed him to remain at Royal Lodge.
The fallout extended to Sarah as well, who lost her courtesy title of Duchess of York once Andrew’s dukedom was removed. While the title had long been symbolic, its removal was another signal that the Palace was drawing a clear line under the past.
Despite the upheaval surrounding their parents, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have remained unaffected in terms of status. Both retain their HRH styles and titles, with royal sources stressing that they are not being punished for circumstances beyond their control.
In the days leading up to the January 25 deadline, visible preparations have intensified. Marsh Farm has reportedly undergone security upgrades, including new fencing and lighting, suggesting the move is now in its final stages and no further delays will be tolerated.
For many royal watchers, Andrew’s forced exit represents more than a change of residence. It is being seen as an unmistakable signal that King Charles is determined to protect the monarchy’s future by severing ties with figures who continue to damage its reputation.
