Any attempt by King Charles to boot Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson from their lavish Royal Lodge home would be a “waste of time,” say top legal experts. The Duke’s 75-year lease, signed in 2003, locks him in rent-free until 2078 – and experts say he’s untouchable without his consent.

Prince Andrew’s Lease: Locked Down Till 2078

Andrew and Fergie have been living rent-free in the sprawling 30-bedroom mansion since 2003. The Duke originally paid £1 million for the lease, which is under his family’s name, guaranteeing tenancy for another 50+ years.

Mike Hansom, a property lawyer at BLB Solicitors, ripped apart eviction calls: “Any attempt to get Andrew out would be a waste of time as he bought the house on a 75-year lease agreement and therefore is legally entitled to live in the property until 2078.”

Hansom added eviction would only be possible if Andrew breeched lease terms—which experts say is unlikely.

Historic Laws? The Only Slim Chance

Property expert Henry Sherwood says knocking Andrew out forcibly would be near impossible unless medieval royal laws come into play.

“Unless there are any break clauses then the lease is valid for the full term and he cannot be evicted. They may try to find an ancient bylaw saying occupancy is only for royalty,” said Sherwood.

This bizarre prospect highlights just how airtight Andrew’s legal hold on the Royal Lodge really is.

William “Can’t Abide” Andrew’s Presence

Royal biographer Tina Brown claims Prince William and Kate “can’t abide Andrew” and want him gone — fearing his looming presence near Windsor ruins their family peace.

“How do you disappear a 6-foot, 190-pound, 65-year-old man in robust health with an iron-clad contract to live in the Queen Mother’s former mansion?” Brown mused.

Calling Andrew the “Duke of Dross,” Brown said the only fix is voluntary exile, suggesting a cottage on Balmoral or a villa in Dubai.

Financial Secrets and Rising Public Fury

• Andrew hasn’t paid rent in 22 years despite market rates around £260,000 a year.
• He initially paid £1m plus £7.5m refurbishments; annual rent is a “peppercorn” fee – effectively £1 if demanded.
• The Crown Estate might owe Andrew up to half a million pounds if he quit early.
• Despite no royal pension or public funding, Andrew maintains the costly 96-acre estate—raising questions on funding sources.
• After losing official police protection, he must cover expensive private security costs himself.

Former Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick slammed Andrew, saying the public is “sick” of subsidising his lifestyle. “It’s about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in private and make his own way,” Jenrick insisted.

Legal Troubles Deepen Amid Police Probe

The Duke faces fresh heat as Scotland Yard investigates claims he asked officers to dig dirt on Virginia Giuffre, linked to the Epstein scandal. The probe could take weeks, signalling a serious legal escalation beyond prior civil settlements.

Tina Brown also claims William will bar Andrew from his coronation – and possibly even King Charles’s funeral, cementing the family rift.

Brown described a recent funeral awkwardness at Westminster Cathedral: “Andrew loomed like a great white shark at the shoulder of a stone-faced Prince William.” No doubt future royal events will be carefully orchestrated to avoid such discomfort.

Calls Grow to Strip Andrew of Titles for Good

MPs push for parliamentary moves to permanently strip Andrew of royal titles — as voluntary surrender last week left loopholes for potential reclaiming.

Amid the turmoil, Princess Beatrice showed public support by visiting her father at Royal Lodge, even pulling out of charity events dominated by Andrew’s scandals.

Royal Lodge: Andrew’s Forever Fortress?

With legal experts confirming eviction without Andrew’s consent is near impossible, King Charles and the royal family face an uncomfortable truth: the disgraced Duke will likely remain their Windsor neighbour for decades.