Royal Lodge: Private Windsor Retreat
The Royal Lodge, a Grade II-listed house, has been a topic of discussion due to Prince Andrew's potential departure.
Prince Andrew has faced calls to leave his royal abode after it was revealed that he has not paid rent on his Windsor Estate home for two decades.
- Prince Andrew paid £1 million for the lease.
- He spent at least £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005.
- Prince Andrew has paid 'one peppercorn (if demanded)' in rent per year since 2003.
As rumours swirl that the disgraced Prince may be forced to leave his royal abode, what makes this Grade II-listed house so special?
The Royal Lodge holds significance as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth II, where she and her sister, Princess Margaret, spent their early years.
Author's summary: Prince Andrew faces calls to leave Royal Lodge.