Former Prince Andrew Profited from Subletting Cottages on Rent-Free Estate, Report Reveals
A report by the U.K. public spending watchdog has revealed that former Prince Andrew generated income by subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, where he lived rent-free for over two decades. The estate, near Windsor Castle, was leased to him in 2003 for a nominal 'peppercorn rent' and included a 30-room mansion and eight cottages. The report, however, did not disclose the amount of income generated from these sublets, which has raised concerns among some lawmakers. The audit was conducted following Andrew's eviction from the estate by his brother, King Charles III, after his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein came to light. Andrew has since moved to the Sandringham Estate. The report also highlighted that his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, live in rent-controlled palace properties funded by King Charles.