London, UK – Britain’s former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has moved from his long-time Windsor residence to a royal estate in eastern England, according to reports by the BBC. The relocation comes as Andrew faces renewed pressure over his alleged ties to the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Departure from Royal Lodge
Andrew, 65, left Royal Lodge on Monday, where he had lived for two decades alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, near Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace declined to confirm the move when contacted by AFP.
The BBC reported that Andrew is currently residing at a temporary home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Marsh Farm, his expected permanent residence, undergoes renovation.
Renewed Pressure from Epstein Files
The move coincides with fresh revelations from the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), which released new documents related to Epstein last Friday. The cache includes:
- Photos of Andrew kneeling over a woman lying on the ground.
- Emails inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace for private discussions.
These disclosures have intensified scrutiny of Andrew’s past associations.
Calls for Testimony
The revelations prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to state that Andrew should testify before the U.S. Congress about what he knows of Epstein’s crimes.
Adding to the pressure, a second Epstein victim has alleged through her lawyer that Epstein sent her to Britain in 2010 to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge.
Denials and Past Settlement
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2022, he paid a multimillion-pound settlement to Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, without admitting guilt. Giuffre died by suicide last year.
Andrew formally stepped back from royal duties in 2019, following widespread criticism of his links to Epstein, who died by suicide in jail that same year while awaiting trial for sex crimes against minors.
Conclusion
Andrew’s relocation from Windsor to Norfolk underscores the mounting pressure surrounding his name as new Epstein-related documents surface. With calls for testimony in the U.S. and continued public scrutiny, the former royal’s future remains clouded by unresolved questions and controversy.
