Prince Andrew's private security contract is going to expire this fall, and it is apparently not being renewed by King Charles III. Due to the lack of a replacement detail, this decision leaves the Duke of York without security. Following the prince's loss of police protection in 2022, The Sun on Sunday disclosed that King Charles has been paying Andrew's security expenses at Royal Lodge. The annual cost to the monarch of this security agreement is close to $4 million, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.
There seems to be uncertainty about Prince Andrew's stay at Royal Lodge. Andrew paid almost $9 million for extensive modifications to the home, which was formerly owned by the Queen Mother, after he bought it in 2003. The annual maintenance expenditures are expected to be $503,000, while Andrew only pays roughly $337,000 in rent. At almost $37 million, the Royal Lodge is considered valuable. The property lease is arranged so that upon Andrew's passing, it will only be transferred to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
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As per the reports of Yahoo entertainment, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's previous residence, Frogmore Cottage, is where King Charles reportedly wants Andrew to go from Royal Lodge. This smaller home is unoccupied, and Andrew would profit from the safety offered by the Windsor Castle grounds if he moved there. This transfer highlights the King's intention to
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