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Royal Family's Income Soars: Andrew Moves to Sandringham

11/1/2025

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Mountbatten Moves to Sandringham

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, a member of the British Royal Family, will relocate to Sandringham in Norfolk, funded by his brother, King Charles III.
The Sovereign Grant rose to £132.1 million for 2025-26, due to rising Crown Estate profits.
The Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall earned £24.4 million and £22.9 million annually.
Royal Family members pay tax on private income and are exempt from some asset taxes.

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Charles Strips Andrew's Title

King Charles III removed Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and renamed him Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on October 30.
The decision followed consultations with legal experts and the Royal Family.
Andrew has been evicted from Royal Lodge and will live on a private Sandringham property with no taxpayer funds.
Beatrice and Eugenie retain their titles.
He has not been a working royal since 2019, with security managed by the King's estate.

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Historical Context

In 2022, King Charles III restructured royal titles, notably renaming Prince Andrew to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The Sovereign Grant rose to £132.1 million, reflecting a 20% increase in Crown Estate profits. This shift echoes the 1993 Civil List reforms aimed at enhancing royal accountability, potentially reshaping public perceptions of royal finances and responsibilities in the UK.

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Mountbatten Moves to Sandringham

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, a member of the British Royal Family, will relocate to Sandringham in Norfolk, funded by his brother, King Charles III.
The Sovereign Grant rose to £132.1 million for 2025-26, due to rising Crown Estate profits.
The Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall earned £24.4 million and £22.9 million annually.
Royal Family members pay tax on private income and are exempt from some asset taxes.

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