Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, may soon have to bid farewell to his luxurious home at Royal Lodge as King Charles implements his plans to modernize the monarchy.
It has been revealed that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry received an eviction notice for their Frogmore Cottage property in Windsor Park earlier this week.
As King Charles ascends the throne, he is wasting no time in putting his modernizing agenda into action.
One of his proposed changes includes offering Frogmore Cottage to Prince Andrew as a potential new residence in exchange for his current, much larger Royal Lodge home.
However, experts suggest that the Duke of York is far from pleased with this proposition.
Royal author Christopher Anderson explains that it is not surprising for Andrew to be reluctant to move from his lavish home at Royal Lodge to a more modest abode.
Queen Elizabeth indulged Andrew’s extravagant whims, but with a new monarch in power, things are changing.
Anderson states, “Unfortunately for the Duke of York, there’s a new sheriff in town.”
The move to Frogmore Cottage also comes with a reduction in Andrew’s annual allowance, which will be cut by $300,000 starting in April.
This financial adjustment leaves him unable to afford the maintenance costs of his current residence.
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal roles, they have rarely used Frogmore Cottage, making it a potential alternative home for Andrew.
However, Anderson points out that these cuts could affect other members of the royal family as well.
King Charles is determined to streamline the monarchy and reduce expenses.
“I’m sure Andrew will not be the only member of the royal family whose belt will be tightened by the new monarch,” Anderson stated in an interview with Fox Digital News.
This is not the first time King Charles has targeted the York household with his cost-cutting measures.
In 2011, while still the Prince of Wales, he advocated for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to lose their royal security due to a cost dispute totaling £500,000.
Despite Prince Andrew’s fierce opposition, his efforts were ultimately dismissed.
Last month, it was also reported that members of the royal family should anticipate a decrease in funds from the Duchy of Lancaster, which King Charles now manages.
The Duchy is estimated to be worth a substantial £669,800,000.
Furthermore, the King intends to transform several underutilized royal properties into museums, at least for part of the year.
Balmoral Castle, the family’s Scottish retreat, may be opened to the public, showcasing exhibits paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign.
Additionally, his private residence, Burke Hall, located near Balmoral, could also be accessible to visitors.
In another surprising move, King Charles has hinted that he may not move to Buckingham Palace, instead opting to remain at Clarence House, his residence since 2002.
Buckingham Palace would then serve as a museum and a venue for hosting foreign dignitaries and investors.
As King Charles continues to modernize the monarchy, it is evident that no member of the royal family is exempt from these changes.
While Prince Andrew may be the first to feel the impact, others are likely to follow suit as the King works towards streamlining the institution and cutting costs.
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