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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are said to be in talks to move into separate homes
Prince Andrew has reportedly ‘demanded’ he be given Harry and Meghan’s old UK home if he leaves Royal Lodge.
The former duke is said to be in talks with representatives of King Charles about leaving Royal Lodge voluntarily.
The talks come following the furore over the ‘peppercorn’ rent for the 30-room mansion, where he has lived for more than 20 years.
It is understood that both Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have agreed to leave Royal Lodge in exchange for two separate residences.
A source told The Sun that Andrew requested the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,.
The couple lived at Frogmore Cottage before they relocated to the US, where they now live with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Sarah may relocate to Adelaide Cottage after it is vacated by the Prince and Princess of Wales next month.
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William, Kate and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are due to move to Forest Lodge – an eight-bedroom Grade II-listed residence in Windsor Great Park.
A friend of Andrew and Sarah told The Sun: “No-one is really sure how it’s going to go down at the Palace yet.
“Andy is willing to leave, but these are his demands.
“He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and that his time at Royal Lodge is up.
“If he must go then he has asked for Frogmore Cottage.
“Incredibly Sarah has said she wants Adelaide Cottage.
“Sarah and Andy have lived together at Royal Lodge since 2008 despite being divorced and seen like they are still a married couple.
“It’s incredible that they are willing to go their own separate ways.
“But it indicates that they have been under immense strain this year and need a break from one another.
“It’s a fresh start for both.”
According to the source, Andrew and Sarah are eyeing up two properties instead of one because Frogmore Cottage would be ‘too small’ for both of them.
They added: “Frogmore Cottage is too small for both and Adelaide Cottage is around the corner so they will see each other whenever they want.
“Both have space for their daughters Eugenie and Beatrice and their families to visit.”
It is understood that King Charles has long tried to encourage his younger brother to move out of Royal Lodge – where Andrew currently lives with ex-wife Sarah.
Charles reportedly first offered Frogmore Cottage to Andrew in January 2023 after Harry and Meghan moved out, but the former duke turned it down.
Friends of the pair reportedly say that Sarah ‘feels like she deserves a royal home to see out her years’.
Andrew attempted to draw a line under years of controversy following allegations he sexually abused Virginia Giuffre by giving up his dukedom and other honours.
It came ahead of the publication of Ms Giuffre’s posthumous memoirs last week.
But the prince, who strenuously denies the allegations, was instead swamped by criticism that has focused on Royal Lodge.
He has effectively lived there rent-free since 2003.
Obstacles to reaching a settlement are reportedly where Andrew will live and what financial recompense he will receive for the funds he spent renovating the home.
The Government has so far refused to allocate time in the House of Commons for MPs to discuss Andrew’s situation because as the Royal Family want Parliament to focus on ‘important issues’.
But the issue could be raised on one of the days when ministers are not in control of the parliamentary timetable.
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