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Prince Andrew’s property woes over Royal Lodge with King Charles: Everything to know
Prince Andrew’s situation with King Charles over Royal Lodge has finally been broken down by a property expert who believes he knows what the future holds.
For those unversed, Royal Lodge is a 30-bedroom property, which was leased by the former Duke of York for £1million back in 2003. Over £7.5m in refurbishment were also spent separately.
Due to the nature of the “cast iron” lease, any early termination or decision by the Crown Estate to remove Prince Andrew from the property will result in him getting £557,595 in compensation, all the way until 2028.
The property expert in question is the CEO of We Buy Any Home, Elliot Castle.
He spoke to Express UK during his explanation and said, “From a property law standpoint, Prince Andrew’s situation at the Royal Lodge appears to be governed by a long-term lease agreement rather than a traditional rental arrangement. If, as reported, the lease terms were set out in 2003 with a significant upfront payment and refurbishment investment, then he would retain security of tenure under those agreed conditions.”
Also, “the reference to a ‘peppercorn rent’ is symbolic – a common feature in long leases where the tenant has paid a large premium up front.”
In addition, for those unversed, in simple terms, it means, “the occupier has effectively bought long-term rights to the property, even though the freehold remains with the Crown Estate.”
So “Whether King Charles could alter or terminate that arrangement would depend entirely on the legal structure of the lease.”
In terms of what control King Charles has over this decision the source said, “Unless there’s a specific clause allowing for termination under certain conditions, it would be very difficult to remove a tenant without agreement or compensation, regardless of personal circumstances.”
Same for Sarah Ferguson Elliot said, “her residency would likely be linked to Prince Andrew’s leasehold rights rather than any separate ownership. If the lease continues, her position would generally remain unchanged.”
However, “overall, while the situation attracts public attention due to its royal connections, the underlying property principles are quite standard — a long lease provides security, but ultimate ownership and control rest with the freeholder, in this case the Crown,” he said before signing off.
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Sarah Ferguson speaks out over Beatrice, Eugenie troubles: ‘Difficult’
Sarah Ferguson has made a big sacrifice for her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, despite their U-turn.
In 2025, Epstein files made it to the headlines, bringing negative spotlight on all those who were part of Jeffrey’s circle, including King Charles’ former sister-in-law.
Fergie called Epstein a “legend” and her “supreme friend” even after his crimes were exposed.
The moment King Charles took away every kind of royal perks from Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah was nowhere to be seen in the UK.
The only time she was photographed was at the christening ceremony of her granddaughter Athena.
Most recently, Sarah was spotted in Austria’s chalet in the mountains.
Now, Fergie’s cousin Martin Barrantes revealed when the former Duchess made a secret exit from the limelight.
In a conversation with the Daily Mail, he said, “I have spoken to her [and] can tell you that she just wants to protect her children and her grandchildren.”
Sarah’s disappearance from the media is reportedly for the well-being of her daughters.
Martin shared that he talked to Fergie three months ago, revealing that she is going through a “difficult moment.”
It is also important to note that Beatrice and Eugenie have been maintaining a distance from their parents in order to save their royal roles, which was seen as a betrayal by many.
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Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton hard launch relationship with date night
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have all but confirmed they are the latest power couple in Hollywood, hard-launching their relationship with a high-profile date night in Malibu.
The SKIMS mogul and the British Formula 1 champion were spotted enjoying an intimate two-hour dinner at Nobu on Saturday, looking entirely smitten as they made their way to the oceanfront celebrity hotspot.
Pulling up in a luxury 2026 Mercedes-Maybach, Hamilton lived up to his “perfect gentleman” reputation by hopping out to open the door for Kardashian, who was seen beaming as she stepped out to join him.
The pair didn’t seem interested in playing it cool for the cameras, emerging from the restaurant around 11 PM with matching smiles that suggested they are well past the “just friends” stage.
Kardashian opted for a soft, flirty look in a begonia pink zip-up top paired with a floor-length beige skirt, while the 41-year-old Stevenage native kept things polished in a gray bomber jacket and dark slacks.
While they have been friends for years, the romance reportedly shifted into high gear earlier this year after they were spotted at hotels in the Cotswolds and Paris.
The relationship has already earned the seal of approval from the Kardashian clan, with insiders noting that the family is particularly fond of Hamilton’s easygoing energy.
Hamilton has previously been linked to stars like Nicole Scherzinger and Rihanna.
With a series of public appearances ranging from the Super Bowl to intimate dinners, it’s clear the couple is no longer hiding their connection.
For fans of both the reality star and the F1 legend, this Malibu date night serves as the clearest sign yet that they are going full throttle on their new life together.
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Daniel Radcliffe compares ‘Harry Potter’ movies: ‘Which one was better’?
Daniel Radcliffe has weighed in on the great Harry Potter ranking debate, and he’s not afraid to go against the grain.
The 36-year-old actor, who played the boy wizard across all eight films from 2001 to 2011, appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz and was challenged to rank the franchise he knows better than almost anyone.
He admitted upfront that he hasn’t actually watched the films in quite some time, and that his relationship with his own performances shifts over time.
“When I was 18, I would cringe watching the earlier films. Now, I think the early films are sweet and now I cringe watching myself when I was 18 or 19,” he said.
“But I assume that those dates will just keep changing as to what I find palatable of my own work.”
When it came to the early instalments, he gave the edge to Chamber of Secrets over Sorcerer’s Stone, purely on the strength of one creature.
“I would take Chamber of Secrets out of those two ’cause I love the Basilisk,” he explained.
His most eyebrow-raising call came when comparing Goblet of Fire with the widely beloved Prisoner of Azkaban, which many fans and critics consider the artistic high point of the series.
Radcliffe went the other way.
“I know everyone wants me to say Azkaban. I know that’s how everyone else feels, but I love the stuff I got to do on the fourth movie; it was awesome. So I’ll say Goblet of Fire.”
At the top of his personal ranking sits Deathly Hallows Part 2, the emotional finale of the series, a choice that feels fitting given the weight of what that film represented for everyone involved.
At the bottom?
Half-Blood Prince. And he was quick to take responsibility for that verdict. “Half-Blood Prince is probably the bottom of the bracket for me. And that’s my own stuff. That’s not the film.”
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