Prince Andrew was quietly removed from his long-time home at Windsor as growing political pressure from the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein documents has increased scrutiny on Britain’s monarchy.
King Charles’s younger brother left Royal Lodge during the night, according to The Sun, leaving behind the big Georgian house he had lived in for decades and was moved to a cottage on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
A friend told the newspaper that with the latest files about Epstein, it became clear to Andrew that it was time for him to leave.
“Leaving was so embarrassing for him that he decided to do it in the dark,” the person said.
“Theoretically, he could have stayed until Marsh Farm was ready, but the news stories only got worse.
Also, the fact that he was seen driving around Windsor laughing and acting like he didn’t care about anything hasn’t been well received by the Royal Household,” the person added.
A royal source told Reuters that the move happened after new information released by the Justice Department brought back questions about Andrew’s connection to Epstein.
The King officially took away Andrew’s royal titles in November, calling it “serious mistakes” in his relationship with Epstein.
New photos show Andrew on his hands and knees over a woman, whose face is blurred, and new emails show continued communication.
Although Andrew has always said he did nothing wrong, Thames Valley Police said this week they are looking into a new claim that came from the Epstein files.
The files also reportedly include emails suggesting Andrew kept in touch with Epstein for more than two years after the financier’s 2008 conviction, a claim Andrew has denied before.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer added more pressure, saying Andrew should appear before a U.S. congressional committee.
British police have also started an investigation into former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, over possible wrongdoings in public office related to Epstein.
Newly released documents seem to show he shared sensitive market information with the convicted sex offender.
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