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Royal Lodge Controversy: PAC Investigates Mountbatten-Windsor's Lease

12/2/2025

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is unlikely to receive compensation for vacating Royal Lodge due to its poor condition, the Crown Estate says.
The Public Accounts Committee will investigate royal property leases, including Mountbatten-Windsor's early lease termination.
He will move to a privately funded property on the Sandringham estate in early 2026.
The PAC inquiry will assess royal leases’ value to taxpayers, with Mountbatten-Windsor as a potential witness, though royal testimony is unprecedented.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is unlikely to receive compensation for vacating Royal Lodge due to its poor condition, the Crown Estate says.
The Public Accounts Committee will investigate royal property leases, including Mountbatten-Windsor's early lease termination.
He will move to a privately funded property on the Sandringham estate in early 2026.
The PAC inquiry will assess royal leases’ value to taxpayers, with Mountbatten-Windsor as a potential witness, though royal testimony is unprecedented.