NAO Reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Sub-Let 3 Royal Lodge Cottages for Undisclosed Income
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 4
NAO Reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Sub-Let 3 Royal Lodge Cottages for Undisclosed Income
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 4
Summary
Three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate were sub-let by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor until April 2026, with the rental income going to him rather than the Crown Estate, an NAO report found.
The watchdog said his lease allowed the sub-letting and made no allegation of wrongdoing, but the income amount was not disclosed; palace sources said it only covered running costs and involved staff or retired staff.
The first review of royal residences in 20 years also found Andrew, his family and staff had access to 12 Crown Estate or Royal Household properties, even after he left Royal Lodge earlier this year for Sandringham while keeping the lease until October 2026.
The report further showed King Charles pays rent from the privy purse for Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice to live in Kensington Palace and St James's Palace, arrangements likely to face scrutiny in a coming Public Accounts Committee inquiry.