Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, according to reports.
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is currently staying at Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate while renovations are carried out on what is expected to become his long-term residence.
Buckingham Palace confirmed in October that Mountbatten-Windsor would be leaving Royal Lodge, announcing that formal notice had been served to surrender the lease.
The move was made public at the same time his title of prince was removed.
It is believed he will eventually settle at Marsh Farm on the estate.
The Sandringham Estate is privately owned by the King, and the costs of Mountbatten-Windsor’s new accommodation are expected to be covered by him.
Mountbatten-Windsor formerly known as the Duke of York is expected to return to Windsor in the coming weeks to collect remaining belongings, but his official base is now in Norfolk.
He was last seen in Windsor on Monday riding on horseback near Royal Lodge and was later photographed driving away from Windsor Castle.
The move comes amid continued controversy over Royal Lodge, including scrutiny of the lease arrangement.
A National Audit Office report previously revealed that when Mountbatten-Windsor took on the lease in 2003, he paid more than £8 million in repairs, effectively covering future rent obligations for the 75-year term.
However, a Crown Estate report suggested the property now requires extensive repairs, meaning he is unlikely to receive compensation for surrendering the lease early.
Mountbatten-Windsor continues to face renewed pressure over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with calls increasing for him to provide evidence in the United States.
He has consistently denied wrongdoing.
Thames Valley Police is also reviewing allegations that a woman was sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter with Mountbatten-Windsor at Royal Lodge in 2010 claims he has not responded to publicly.
The issue has gained further attention following the release of millions of pages of documents by the US Department of Justice relating to Epstein’s activities and associates.
