During the contentious Royal Lodge dispute, King Charles allegedly contemplates appropriating "treasure" from Prince Andrew's cherished residence.
The 76-year-old King has reportedly been attempting to evict his brother, intending to relocate him and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, to a distinct royal estate. Frogmore Cottage, the former residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the U.K., is reportedly a property under consideration.
In light of reports indicating that King Charles has terminated his brother's financial support and security allowance, he is now allegedly inclined to implement an alternative action by extracting "treasure" from the 30-room residence.
According to The New York Post, Robert Hardman recently informed the Palace Confidential podcast that The Royal Collection, which contains numerous valuables, may assert, "Well, we can’t be confident that this place is safe anymore."
He said they will begin removing the artworks and some furnishings, discussing items they would likely consider.
The Daily Beast has revealed that the King intends to designate the Royal Lodge as a residence for his wife, Queen Camilla, necessitating the eviction of Prince Andrew and Sarah beforehand.
Despite their divorce in 1996, the couple has maintained a close relationship, and Sarah previously resided at Andrew's home.
King Charles has questioned Andrew's financial capacity to afford essential maintenance and refurbishments, especially after his £1 million allowance and security money reduction.
Lately, it has come to light that Prince Andrew has devised a clever strategy to remain at the property by securing funding for his security.
The Sun on Sunday stated that Prince Andrew has secured a more affordable protection arrangement at his rented residence, which he is unwilling to vacate. His proposal is thought to be financed by funds from the Middle East.
The source additionally informed the publication that Prince Andrew possesses his security at a reduced cost and successfully finances it independently. Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly assisting their father in remaining at Royal Lodge.
The escalating royal drama between King Charles and Prince Andrew has ignited discussions among netizens. "King Charles targeting treasures? The Royal Lodge battle just got pettier," an X user penned.
"Prince Andrew should step aside—his financial woes are a drain on the royal family," another netizen wrote. "If Andrew can fund security independently, why force him out? It’s his home!" a third X user added.
Business Times has reached out to King Charles and Prince Andrew for comments.
