king charles iii I have made a conscious choice to keep my brother, former prince andrewThe royals are living on property, and sources say it’s more about control than generosity. Palace insiders say the king feels that supporting his brother financially while keeping him out of the public eye is the best way to handle the situation. Its purpose is to reduce attention, avoid embarrassment, and prevent new problems.
Source says King Charles feels ‘providing’ for ex Prince Andrew is the only way to ‘stop’ him
On Monday night, former Prince Andrew vacated the Royal Lodge in Windsor earlier than originally planned. The seven-bedroom property had been their home for years, but mounting pressure led to the deadline being pushed back. He moved temporarily to Wood Farm, a modest residence on the Sandringham estate.
Andrew, now 65, is expected to move in again before Easter, this time to Marsh Farm, a five-bedroom house nearby which is currently undergoing renovation. Both properties are located within the Sandringham grounds, away from media attention. A palace insider explained many times“The King feels he has no other option but to provide care for his brother, which will be privately funded on a private estate.” He added, “Every time he tried to support himself through independent means, it caused big trouble. The only hope is to stop him.”
Under the current arrangement, Andrew lives entirely on private funds. Charles covers his accommodation, security and personal allowance, leaving Andrew to pay the staff and day-to-day expenses. Sources say the intention is to keep the former duke completely isolated from public funding and public life. Sources said speculation that Andrew is siphoning off huge sums of money from his late mother or from the sale of former properties is baseless.
Royal staff have also been reassured that if they feel uncomfortable working for Andrew they are under no obligation to. A friend of the monarch said that when Charles realized that people were losing patience he took immediate action. “The King feels the right thing to do is to keep his brother out of the public eye and away from any kind of public expenditure.”