King Charles ‘losing patience’ with Prince Andrew and has left him with ‘only two possible options’ over Windsor mansion
KING Charles is reportedly “losing patience” with Prince Andrew and has left him with “only two possible options” over his Windsor mansion.
Andrew, 64, still lives in the vast Royal Lodge in Windsor despite stepping down from official duties nearly five years ago.
His police security was removed after his fall from grace and Charles now funds both bodyguards and a living allowance for Andrew.
But Charles has “lost patience” with Andrew and wants him to leave Royal Lodge, The Times reports.
The King has reportedly given Andrew “only two possible options” for his future.
On the one hand, Andrew could find a way to pay his security and household bills without an allowance from Charles.
But Andrew has not had any income except his naval pension since he was disgraced over his ties with paedo tycoon Jeffrey Epstein.
Option two is for Andrew to move to “more suitable accommodation” like Harry and Meghan’s old home Frogmore Cottage.
Frogmore is located inside the Windsor estate security cordon and was refurbished by the Sussexes shortly before Megxit.
It’s understood Charles would be happy to support Andrew and his ex-wife Fergie at Frogmore, which currently lies empty.
A source told The Times: “It is now two years into the King’s reign and he wants the matter settled.”
Last month The Sun revealed that Charles had laid off Andrew’s ten-strong private security detail.
A palace insider told The Sun: “Everyone is speculating this means the Duke will have to leave the Royal Lodge.”
The source added: “What other reason could there be to take his security away?
“They are all working the final weeks of their contract till the end of October.
“It’s not thought anyone is being lined up to replace them. It isn’t a secret that the King wants him out.”