King Charles has been urged not to give into Andrew and Sarah’s reported demands
ing Charles has been warned that agreeing to Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s alleged request for two new royal residences if they leave Royal Lodge could be a “serious mistake”.
The warning comes as pressure mounts on the king’s younger brother to vacate 30-room Royal Lodge.
His ex-wife Sarah also lives at the property. However, a bitter housing dispute has erupted amid renewed scrutiny over Andrew and Sarah’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew has a 75-year lease on Royal Lodge. But recent reports claim that he has entered into advanced discussions with palace officials about finally leaving.
However, those discussions have reportedly become complicated due to Andrew and Sarah’s alleged demands.
According to The Sun, the pair want two separate homes. Andrew has apparently considered Frogmore Cottage, once occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Meanwhile, Sarah has reportedly expressed interest in Adelaide Cottage, the current home of Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales. However, they will soon move into Forest Lodge in Windsor.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond said granting Andrew and Sarah’s request would send the wrong message at a time when public anger over Andrew’s scandal is at an all-time high.
“I think it would be a serious mistake if the king and the palace agreed to such a brazen demand,” Bond told The Mirror.
“You have to ask yourself whether Andrew and Sarah are completely deaf to public opinion. There is genuine outrage from the public, and indeed several prominent members of Parliament, about the fact that they have lied about their friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.”
This seems to refer to Andrew saying he cut ties with Epstein in late 2010, despite a leaked email from 2011 appearing to show him telling Epstein they will “play some more soon”.