Prince Andrew is preparing to move into Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate, with three large removal vans from Gander & White, a specialist art logistics company with a royal warrant, pictured at the property. This move was expedited by King Charles in February after the second release of Epstein files, according to sources close to the King. Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to sharing confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein, adding legal pressure to the royal transition.
Norfolk Police took Prince Andrew into custody at Wood Farm on Thursday morning, questioning him over alleged misconduct during his decade-long stint as Britain's trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. There was a tip-off that Prince Andrew was preparing to flee to Bahrain or Abu Dhabi before his arrest, but he did not, a royal source said. Prince Andrew has not been seen since he returned to Sandringham after his arrest, according to research from two sources, leaving his legal future uncertain as authorities weigh potential charges.
Prince Andrew was stripped of his HRH title, military titles, and royal patronages by Queen Elizabeth in 2022, a move reported by major media with 18 sources. He is effectively confined indoors under orders from King Charles, with a routine reduced to tea and biscuits, sources indicate. In a contradictory claim, research from three sources states Prince Andrew was stripped of his titles by his brother, King Charles, in 2025, highlighting confusion over the timeline of his demotion and the royal family's ongoing efforts to distance itself from him.
Renovations at Marsh Farm include new security fences, CCTV, Sky TV, broadband, landscaping, carpets, and flooring. Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has erected a brand new set of gates outside his soon-to-be new Norfolk home, Marsh Farm, on the Sandringham Estate, according to research from three sources. A fresh, pale colored wooden gate has been installed in the middle of a new fence that was placed in front of an older gate, presumably to block the view of the farmhouse, research from three sources adds. The tall double-doored gate means only the roof of Prince Andrew's newest home is visible when standing on the path outside the Wolferton property, and a six-foot fence was built as a security measure around the property, with the new gate being situated just a few days later, both based on research from three sources. The gate features a metal clasp on the top of the doors so that it can be sealed shut, and it was also reported by the Eastern Daily Press that a trench was dug across the drive between the farmhouse and a barn next door.
I'm gobsmacked to begin with. I never thought this would actually happen. I think something seismic has happened here. This is a completely different situation for the monarchy, and it's going to have a huge impact on the way people relate to it.
Prince Andrew is transporting artwork to Marsh Farm, including pieces that may have been from the Royal Collection Trust or his private collection. Hundreds of moving boxes marked 'HRH' have been delivered to Marsh Farm, indicating Prince Andrew still uses the title despite being stripped of it, according to major media reports from six sources. Gander & White specialises in transporting fine art and has worked for prestigious clients, including the National Portrait Gallery in London, research from three sources notes.
Marsh Farm has five bedrooms, compared to Royal Lodge's seven bedrooms in a 30-room mansion. Prince Andrew was appalled that Marsh Farm only has five bedrooms and initially did not want to move there, an insider said. Prince Andrew has installed a second-hand static caravan (a Willerby Meridian Lodge) in the back garden of Marsh Farm, paid for with money from King Charles for living expenses, according to major media reports from three sources. The caravan is for Prince Andrew's security detail as there is not enough space in the main house, and he uses it himself and likes it, sources indicate. A mobile home has been installed at Marsh Farm for staff, as they no longer fit in the main house, major media reports from five sources add. Marsh Farm does not have enough room for his 60-strong teddy bear collection, which he had in its own room at Royal Lodge, research from three sources states.
Prince Andrew's teddy bear collection (over 70 bears) is under 24-hour guard in a secure warehouse in south London, with one cuddly monkey kept with him, reports indicate. Former staff described Prince Andrew's teddy bears as having to be arranged in strict size order on his bed with precise instructions, according to Charlotte Briggs, a former staff member.
Prince Andrew was spotted visiting Marsh Farm with a mystery woman in his 4x4, along with his bodyguard and dog, according to major media reports from three sources. The identity of this woman remains unknown, adding to the speculation surrounding his personal life during this transitional period.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Belongings at Royal Lodge were set on fire by staff after Prince Andrew moved out, with items including furniture burned, a source said. Prince Andrew moved out of Royal Lodge at the start of February, alongside his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who was also living at the Windsor property, research from three sources notes. Wood Farm is a red-bricked, L-shaped cottage with two floors and five bedrooms, research from three sources adds. Prince Andrew might be taken 'dragging and screaming' out of Wood Farm, similar to his eviction from Royal Lodge, according to royal author Robert Jobson. Prince Edward and Sophie had to stay in a 'holiday let' at Sandringham because Prince Andrew refused to vacate Wood Farm, an insider said.
A Sky TV dish has also been spotted arriving at the home, as have carpet fitters, research from three sources states. Workmen from family-run company Linney Cooper, which holds a Royal Warrant, have been seen at Marsh Farm, and Linney Cooper previously supplied the carpets for Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge, both based on research from three sources. In his new lodgings, formalities are relaxed, and if there are staff present, they aren't required to wear uniforms, unlike at other royal residences across the country, research from three sources notes. One hard and fast condition for living in the cottage is that no cats are allowed inside, an order originally implemented by the late Queen Elizabeth II, and according to the Sandringham Estate website, barbecues are off-limits outside designated spaces. The property has been undergoing renovations ahead of the former Duke of York’s move, which is expected to be in April, research from three sources adds, though the exact move-in date remains unclear.
Prince Andrew has custody of Y Bwthyn Bach (The Little Cottage), a playhouse gifted to Queen Elizabeth II, but it is owned by King Charles III and may not move with him, according to major media reports from four sources.
A former Russian model alleged that Jeffrey Epstein said 'We should adopt Andrew into our family' during a 2010 visit, the model stated, highlighting ongoing connections to the disgraced financier. The evidence authorities have regarding Prince Andrew's alleged sharing of sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein is still unknown, complicating the legal proceedings.
Fallout from the arrest has continued this week as activists from the campaign group Republic put up photos of Prince Andrew on the gates of Buckingham Palace, research from three sources states. The photographs include yellow boarding and captions reading 'William, what did you know?' and 'Charles, what did you know?', research from three sources adds. Tourists at the gates were quick to snap photos of the placards put up by Republic, who have been incredibly vocal against monarchies since the release of the Epstein files, research from three sources notes. According to www.aol.com, an unnamed speaker described being 'gobsmacked' by the arrest, suggesting it represents a seismic shift for the monarchy with potential long-term impacts on public perception. An unnamed source stated on behalf of Prince Andrew that 'Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing,' reflecting his defense amid the allegations.