Andrew gives up lease on another Crown Estate property
BBC World
March 3, 2026
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**Prince Andrew Returns Another Crown Estate Lease Amid Scrutiny**
In a significant move tied to ongoing public scrutiny of his finances and associations, Prince Andrew has relinquished his lease on East Lodge, a historic property near Windsor. The BBC revealed that the Duke of York had been paying an annual rent of £12,922 for the Grade II-listed cottage, which was part of a long-standing arrangement with the Crown Estate. This decision comes after Andrew's previous home, Royal Lodge, was vacated following his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the loss of his royal titles.
East Lodge, located near Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, has been leased by Andrew since 1998. The property, a single-storey thatched cottage, had originally cost £3,500 annually but saw its rent rise
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Originally published on BBC World on 3/3/2026