Prince Andrew Vacates Royal Home Amid New Epstein Revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, vacated Royal Lodge in Windsor this week. This departure represents a significant chapter in his ongoing fall from grace, which intensified following new revelations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Events Leading to the Move
The confirmation of Mountbatten-Windsor’s move came from an unnamed source. His departure follows the release of extensive documents concerning Epstein, a convicted sex offender. These documents disclosed further details about his long-standing friendship with Mountbatten-Windsor.
- October 2022: Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles III.
- Early 2026: Buckingham Palace announced he would vacate Royal Lodge.
- November 2023: Mountbatten-Windsor’s move happened sooner than expected, prompted by the recent document release.
Background on Mountbatten-Windsor’s Legal Troubles
The former prince’s turmoil began in 2015 when Virginia Roberts Giuffre accused him of rape. This lawsuit arose during her allegations against Epstein. In 2022, Mountbatten-Windsor settled a claim filed by Giuffre while maintaining his innocence.
His situation worsened after a poorly received BBC interview in 2019, which led him to step back from public life. Following the settlement, Buckingham Palace revealed that he would relinquish military titles and royal charities. He also ceased using the title “His Royal Highness.”
New Revelations from Epstein Documents
The latest batch of documents, released by the U.S. Department of Justice, presented new evidence against Mountbatten-Windsor. This included:
- Photographs showing him kneeling beside an unidentified woman.
- An email from 2010 where Epstein described a potential meeting with a young woman.
The email indicated Epstein’s intention to introduce him to a 26-year-old woman described as “trustworthy.” Mountbatten-Windsor expressed eagerness to meet her.
The Home and Future Plans
Royal Lodge, where Mountbatten-Windsor had resided for over 20 years, is a 30-room Georgian mansion set on 98 acres. He is now relocating to a more modest residence at Sandringham in Norfolk, owned by King Charles III.
As this transition unfolds, Mountbatten-Windsor officially becomes a resident of Norfolk. However, he may still visit Windsor intermittently in the near future as he finalizes this move.
On Saturday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before Congress regarding his association with Epstein, indicating ongoing scrutiny of his actions and connections.
