Overview
- Journalist Emily Maitlis reported that Prince William told Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie their titles could be reviewed unless they pressed Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge, a claim Kensington Palace disputes and which others note is not within his authority.
- Multiple outlets say Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are in talks and are understood to have agreed in principle to vacate Royal Lodge, with reports they have sought Frogmore Cottage for him and Adelaide Cottage for her.
- Commentators and leaked lease details show Andrew has a long, prepaid tenancy on Royal Lodge with only a nominal peppercorn rent, intensifying public and parliamentary pressure over accountability and any compensation.
- Maitlis also said a planned visit by King Charles to be seen confronting Andrew at Royal Lodge was scrapped after a media build‑up, while the Palace has not confirmed any such meeting.
- The developments follow Andrew’s agreement this month to stop using the Duke of York style and certain honours, as royal commentators describe a tougher internal approach led by the Prince and Princess of Wales.