Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge Rent Drought Revealed: 22 Years Without Payment

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has not paid rent for his Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire, for 22 years, raising questions about financial accountability within The Crown.

Since leasing the Royal Lodge in 2003, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has only paid one peppercorn of rent annually, despite an initial £1 million payment and £7.5 million in refurbishments.
The annual rent for the Royal Lodge was approximately £260,000, but Prince Andrews upfront payment is considered to fulfill this obligation, according to the terms of his lease.
The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the royal familys financial practices, particularly in relation to the Crown Estate and the fallout from Prince Andrews association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Why It Matters

This situation underscores the lack of financial transparency and accountability among royals, especially following controversies involving Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, reflecting broader public concerns about The Crowns governance.