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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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David Harbour sparks concerns over mental breakdown amid public scandal
David Harbour seems to be greatly affected by the public scrutiny over his life this year, after his estranged wife, Lily Allen, released her album, West End Girl.
The 50-year-old actor reportedly exhibited erratic behaviour during a night out in Encinitas, California, over the weekend.
The Stranger Things star was seen stealing a hat at Encinitas Ale House, as he entered and quickly left the venue, yelling, “C’mon, dude! F–king get me!”
The surveillance cameras caught Harbour and the man whose hat he took coming face to face as he asked the actor, “What the f–k did I do to you, dude?” as per TMZ.
Although there was no “physical” altercation between the two, the Hellboy star shocked eyewitnesses with his attitude.
The strangeness of the evening seemed to only increase with the moment, as Harbour spiked the guy’s hat on the floor, and asked people about the Iraq war, before kneeling to pray emotionally.
An insider who knew of the situation told the outlet that Harbour’s bipolar disorder could have been triggered. “David has always been honest about managing his bipolar disorder. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what he’s dealing with here after working non-stop all year and having his personal life under public scrutiny,” they said.
The Black Widow actor has previously talked about being diagnosed with the disorder at 25.
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King Charles teaches important lesson to emerging leaders
King Charles made a keynote address during his latest royal engagement as he returned to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth on Friday, December 19.
The 77-year-old delivered a powerful speech to teach graduating officers an important lesson about leadership at the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions parade.
The monarch got emotional as he told the assembled cadets: “It has been some 54 years since I stood where you are, as part of Blake Division.”
In his defiant address, after celebrating those passing out, the monarch said: “Leadership is about character!”
Encouraging the future leaders to serve the nation with distinction through achieving the highest standards.
The royal family released the monarch’s photos with his moving words, writing: “You are all imbued with the same drive, determination and fighting spirit that have carried your forebears to victory. I can only wish each of you every possible success and good fortune…”
During the visit, the King inspected troops, officers from the Commonwealth and other countries including Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
He himself joined Dartmouth over 50 years ago, on the 16th September 1971, as a member of the Blake Division.
William and Harry’s father recalled numerous memories from his training days, particularly navigating picket boats along the River Dart whilst learning to avoid collisions with enthusiastic yacht owners.
As a graduate entrant, he spent six weeks at Dartmouth, learning about leadership, navigation and the ways of the Royal Navy.
The royal family has very close links with the College and the King’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather, all spent time at Dartmouth.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release surprise video alongside holiday cards
The Sussexes’ holiday card is officially here as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle implement some major changes.
On Friday, December 19, the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes revealed their Christmas cards; as always, they released one for the public and another meant for close family and friends. But this time, they surprised fans with an additional festive video published on their newly re-named Archewell Philanthropies (previously Archewell Foundation).
“On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year,” the accompanying read.
The video featured clips from various Archewell initiatives, but one moment stood out as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet appeared during a Thanksgiving-related community outing in Los Angeles.
The siblings joined their parents as Archewell partnered with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles to prepare meals for those in need. In the footage, 6-year-old-Archie and 4-year-old Lilibet could be seen helping with food preparation and pushing a trolley alongside Meghan and Harry. Meghan previously shared glimpses of the same outing to her Instagram last month.
Apart from spreading holiday cheer, the video also serves to increase the Sussex children’s involvement in Archewell’s initiatives, which is a major reason for its recent name change.
As Harry and Meghan explained, “This charitable entity allows the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavors as a family.”
Shortly after releasing the video, the couple also shared a separate holiday card featuring a photo of the two of them at the Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler. Unlike last year, Archie and Lilibet were not pictured.
The children last appeared on their parents’ holiday card in December 2024, when a candid photo showed them running toward Meghan and Harry.
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