King Charles has big plans to modernise the monarchy and cut down the taxpayer-funded monetary funds that Royals live on. In an attempt to make the monarchy more relevant for the coming times, he's making changes in the living situations of the Royals.
From evicting Prince Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage to asking Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge, King Charles has big changes planned for the Royal Family. However, Prince Andrew is adamant on keeping his 30-room mansion and that may get tricky for the King.
According to The Sun, one of Prince Andrew's friends has revealed that the Duke is 'determined to stay put' at the Royal Lodge. Despite his inability to afford the running costs of the Royal Lodge at Windsor, the disgraced Duke - whose ex-wife is making a film about her life - is refusing to move out.
One of Prince Andrew's friends said:
Considering Princess Eugenie and the birth of her new baby, another friend added:
This comes after it was reported that King Charles is planning to slash Prince Andrew's £250k grant that he used to receive on an annual basis from Queen Elizabeth II.
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It is understood that Prince William will be moving into the Royal Lodge after Prince Andrew vacates the house. Allegedly, plans are already in place to allow The Wales family to move into the vast property.
The step seems logical for the growing Wales family with three kids - Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is expected to move to Frogmore Cottage - that the Sussexes have been asked to vacate. The initial deadline for Prince Andrew's move was set up to be in September, but it was too early to make the shift. A friend of Prince Andrew said:
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The Sun: Prince Andrew refusing to leave 30-room mansion in new row with King Charles 'who wants to give home to William'