Prince Andrew is reportedly in advanced talks with the King’s representatives about him moving out of the Royal Lodge.
Sources told The Telegraph that Buckingham Palace is trying to persuade Andrew to quit the 30-bedroom mansion voluntarily. The prince has 50 years left on his pre-paid lease, and will legally have to be compensated if he is forced to move out.
The paper reported that the main discussions are centred around where he will move to and how much he will be compensated.
The King has long been said to have tried to encourage his younger brother, who lives in the home with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, to move out, but Andrew signed a watertight 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
He has been facing increasing calls to vacate the mansion this week amid the continuing furore over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and the publication of the posthumous memoirs by his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre. Andrew strenuously denies all accusations.
On Friday, claims emerged that the prince’s “peppercorn” rent on the Crown Estate property in Windsor Great Park was concealed in a redacted version of his lease submitted to the Land Registry more than 20 years ago.
Key Points
- Prince Andrew in advanced talks to leave Royal Lodge - reports
- Prince Andrew's 'peppercorn rent' on Royal Lodge home reportedly concealed in redacted lease
- Media gathered outside Royal Lodge gates yesterday amid speculation of developments in controversy
- Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
- Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
07:00 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew may have relinquished his royal titles, but his downfall appears to be far from over.
The royal – once widely reported to be Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite child – is facing calls to step away from public life forever as harrowing details of allegations against him are laid bare in Virginia Giuffre’s bombshell posthumous memoir.
The 65-year-old, who denies any wrongdoing, is also under mounting pressure to give up his 30-bedroom royal mansion and start cooperating with the FBI in their investigation into paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent’s crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin explains:
Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
What is the deal that means Prince Andrew can live at the Royal Lodge?
06:00 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew has lived at the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor Great Park for more than 20 years.
A copy of the leasehold agreement, shared by the Crown Estate shows Andrew signed a 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
It reveals he paid £1 million for the lease and that since then he has paid “one peppercorn” of rent “if demanded” per year.
He was also required to pay a further £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
The agreement also contains a clause which states the Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew around £558,000 if he gave up the lease.
The Public Accounts Committee is to write to the Crown Estate and the Treasury to raise “a number of questions” about Andrew’s lease on the property.
Where could Andrew move to if he leaves the Royal Lodge?
05:00 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew is reportedly in discussions about leaving Royal Lodge voluntarily following the furore over the “peppercorn” rent for his 30-room mansion.
Obstacles to reaching a settlement are reportedly where Andrew, eighth in line to the throne, will live and what financial recompense he will receive for the funds he spent renovating the home.
There are likely properties on the King’s private Balmoral estate in Scotland and his Sandringham estate in Norfolk that could house Andrew but whether he will accept a smaller home far from his supportive daughters remains to be seen.
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Inside Royal Lodge: Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion
04:08 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew’s occupancy of the 30-room Royal Lodge has come under intense scrutiny following new allegations in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir.
The sprawling Windsor property is set in 98 acres of grounds which also house a small cottage, Y Bwthyn Bach, which was gifted to Princess Elizabeth as a child by the people of Wales in 1932.
You can read more about the property here...
Andrew relinquished Duke of York title after email to Epstein saying 'we're in this together' emerged
03:05 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew relinquished use of his Duke of York title and remaining honours last Friday in a bid to prevent distracting from the work of the monarch and the royal family.
However, he remains a prince, living in the grand Royal Lodge, and the scandal continues to dominate the headlines.
Andrew’s announcement last week came after he consulted with the King and the Prince of Wales when it emerged he had emailed paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 saying “we’re in this together”, three months after he claimed he had broken all contact with the convicted sex offender.
Watch: Prince William 'hopping mad with black sheep Uncle' Andrew, says royal expert Jennie Bond
02:00 , Athena StavrouMPs not to be given Commons time to discuss Andrew
01:03 , Athena StavrouMPs will not be given time in the House of Commons to discuss Prince Andrew’s conduct because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”, Downing Street said.
The Commons could only discuss Andrew’s friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his rent-free mansion if there was a formal motion, but the Government controls the bulk of parliamentary time.
Downing Street said it would not allocate time for a debate in the chamber although MPs could still scrutinise the situation in committees.
Four out of five Britons want Andrew to be formally stripped of dukedom, poll suggests
Saturday 25 October 2025 00:01 , Athena StavrouFour out of five Britons want Prince Andrew to be formally stripped of his dukedom, a YouGov poll has suggested.
The survey showed that 63% of nearly 6,700 adults questioned were “strongly” in favour of formal removal of the dukedom and 17% “somewhat” supported the idea, while 6% were opposed to it – 4% somewhat and 2% strongly – and 14% did not know.
Virginia Giuffre claims ABC nixed interview over access to William and Kate
Friday 24 October 2025 22:40 , Athena StavrouVirginia Giuffre has alleged in her posthumous memoirs that a major broadcaster did not air an interview with her concerning Prince Andrew due to fears about access to the royal family.
In her book, Nobody’s Girl, Giuffre claimed the network “feared losing access” to the Prince and Princess of Wales, leading them to “nix the interview”.
She said that ABC News anchor Amy Robach was reportedly heard on a “hot mic” expressing frustration that the 2019 sit-down, where Giuffre claimed to have been “trafficked” to Andrew, was not aired.
Full story: Andrew ‘in talks about leaving Royal Lodge’ following controversy over lease
Friday 24 October 2025 22:00 , Athena Stavrou
Andrew ‘in talks about leaving Royal Lodge’ following controversy over lease
Where could Andrew move if he leaves the Royal Lodge?
Friday 24 October 2025 21:30 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew is reportedly in discussions about leaving Royal Lodge voluntarily following the furore over the “peppercorn” rent for his 30-room mansion.
Obstacles to reaching a settlement are reportedly where Andrew, eighth in line to the throne, will live and what financial recompense he will receive for the funds he spent renovating the home.
There are likely properties on the King’s private Balmoral estate in Scotland and his Sandringham estate in Norfolk that could house Andrew but whether he will accept a smaller home far from his supportive daughters remains to be seen.
Prince Andrew in advanced talks to leave Royal Lodge - recap
Friday 24 October 2025 21:00 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew is reportedly in talks with the King’s representatives about him moving out of the Royal Lodge.
Sources told The Telegraph that Buckingham palace is trying to persuade Andrew to quit the 30-bedroom mansion voluntarily.
The prince has 50 years left on his pre-paid lease, and will legally have to be compensated if he is forced to move out.
The paper reported that the main discussions are centred around where he will move to and how much he will be compensated.
The duke has not paid rent for over 20 years while living in the lodge, and instead paid £1 million and a further £7 million for renovations upfront.
What is the deal that means Prince Andrew can live at the Royal Lodge?
Friday 24 October 2025 20:30 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew has lived at the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor Great Park for more than 20 years.
A copy of the leasehold agreement, shared by the Crown Estate shows Andrew signed a 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
It reveals he paid £1 million for the lease and that since then he has paid “one peppercorn” of rent “if demanded” per year.
He was also required to pay a further £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
The agreement also contains a clause which states the Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew around £558,000 if he gave up the lease.
The Public Accounts Committee is to write to the Crown Estate and the Treasury to raise “a number of questions” about Andrew’s lease on the property.
Most sensational claims against Prince Andrew from Virginia Guiffre's memoir Nobody's Girl
Friday 24 October 2025 20:01 , Athena StavrouCould Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Friday 24 October 2025 19:30 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew may have relinquished his royal titles, but his downfall appears to be far from over.
The royal – once widely reported to be Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite child – is facing calls to step away from public life forever as harrowing details of allegations against him are laid bare in Virginia Giuffre’s bombshell posthumous memoir.
The 65-year-old, who denies any wrongdoing, is also under mounting pressure to give up his 30-bedroom royal mansion and start cooperating with the FBI in their investigation into paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent’s crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin explains:
Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Why hasn't Prince Andrew been officially stripped of all his titles?
Friday 24 October 2025 19:00 , Athena StavrouLast Friday, Prince Andrew voluntarily relinquished his titles and said he would stop using his Duke of York title to avoid distracting from the work of the royal family.
However, it would take an Act of Parliament for his dukedom and titles to be formally and officially removed.
Legislation has been used before to strip titles, notably descendants of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who were on the German side in the First World War.
The Titles Deprivation Act 1917 remains in force but as it refers specifically to the First World War, its provisions are unlikely to be relevant today.
The Government has indicated that it would not introduce any legislation to strip Andrew of his titles unless the King wanted to.
Why has Andrew faced pressure to leave the Royal Lodge?
Friday 24 October 2025 18:31 , Athena StavrouPressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-room mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years.
The Public Accounts Committee is to write to the Crown Estate and the Treasury to raise “a number of questions” about Andrew’s lease on the property.
A copy of the leasehold agreement, shared by the Crown Estate shows Andrew signed a 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
It reveals he paid £1 million for the lease and a further £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, but that since then he has paid “one peppercorn” of rent “if demanded” per year.
It comes as his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have come into the spotlight again, as his late accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s, memoir was published.
Senior Tory Robert Jenrick said it was “about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in private” as “the public are sick of him”.
Sir Keir Starmer said there should be “proper scrutiny” of Andrew’s rent-free mansion, in response to calls for a parliamentary inquiry at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Watch: Demonstrators protest outside Prince Andrew's Windsor home
Friday 24 October 2025 17:51 , Athena StavrouFull story: No 10 dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
Friday 24 October 2025 17:26 , Athena Stavrou
Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to be given time to debate Prince Andrew
Who lived in the Royal Lodge before Andrew?
Friday 24 October 2025 17:08 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew’s residence at the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor has come under intense scrutiny over the last few days.
But the sprawling mansion set within 98-acre grounds has been used by the royal family for lodgings since the 1800s.
Prior to Andrew’s family taking up residence in the Royal Lodge, it was occupied by King George VI and the Queen Mother when they were still the Duke and Duchess of York.
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret spent much time at the Royal Lodge, which was used by the family as a country retreat.
In the mid-18th century, military topographer and artist Thomas Sandby lived in the house as the deputy ranger of the Great Park, granting the property the name of Deputy Ranger’s House.
Later, it was home to Joseph Frost, the park bailiff, who then became the general superintendent of farms after Sandby’s death.
George, Prince of Wales, who went on to become King George IV, used the lodge as temporary accommodation in 1812.
It was almost completely demolished, except for the conservatory, in 1830 under King William IV’s orders and rebuilt. By 1840, it was being used as accommodation for various officers of the royal household.
Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew £558,000 if he quit home
Friday 24 October 2025 16:38 , Athena StavrouA copy of Andrew’s leasehold agreement from the Crown Estate shows he signed a 75-year lease on the Royal Lodge in 2003.
The agreement contains a clause stating the Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew around £558,000 if he gave up the lease.
It reveals he paid £1m for the lease and that since then he has paid "one peppercorn" of rent "if demanded" per year.
Profits from the Crown Estate are handed to the Treasury for the nation's finances, raising concerns that the public could be deprived of funds from the property due to the peppercorn rent.
He was required to pay a further £7.5m for refurbishments completed in 2005, according to the National Audit Office.
Inside Royal Lodge: Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion
Friday 24 October 2025 16:06 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew’s occupancy of the 30-room Royal Lodge has come under intense scrutiny following new allegations in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir.
The sprawling Windsor property is set in 98 acres of grounds which also house a small cottage, Y Bwthyn Bach, which was gifted to Princess Elizabeth as a child by the people of Wales in 1932.
You can read more about the property here...
Prince Andrew in advanced talks to leave Royal Lodge - reports
Friday 24 October 2025 15:54 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew is reportedly in talks with the King’s representatives about him moving out of the Royal Lodge.
Sources told The Telegraph that Buckingham palace is trying to persuade Andrew to quit the 30-bedroom mansion voluntarily.
The prince has 50 years left on his pre-paid lease, and will legally have to be compensated if he is forced to move out.
The paper reported that the main discussions are centred around where he will move to and how much he will be compensated.
The duke has not paid rent for over 20 years while living in the lodge, and instead paid £1 million and a further £7 million for renovations upfront.
Prince William ‘hopping mad with black sheep uncle Andrew’, says royal expert Jennie Bond
Friday 24 October 2025 15:11 , Tara Cobham
Prince William ‘hopping mad with black sheep uncle Andrew’, says Jennie Bond
Watch: Epstein survivor calls on Prince Andrew to give information on 'what he saw' in mansion
Friday 24 October 2025 14:12 , Tara CobhamCould Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Friday 24 October 2025 13:00 , Tara CobhamPrince Andrew may have relinquished his royal titles, but his downfall appears to be far from over.
The royal – once widely reported to be Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite child – is facing calls to step away from public life forever as harrowing details of allegations against him are laid bare in Virginia Giuffre’s bombshell posthumous memoir.
The 65-year-old, who denies any wrongdoing, is also under mounting pressure to give up his 30-bedroom royal mansion and start cooperating with the FBI in their investigation into paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
The Independent’s crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin explains:
Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Andrew relinquished Duke of York title after email to Epstein saying 'we're in this together' emerged
Friday 24 October 2025 12:00 , Tara CobhamPrince Andrew relinquished use of his Duke of York title and remaining honours last Friday in a bid to prevent distracting from the work of the monarch and the royal family, but he remains a prince, living in the grand Royal Lodge, and the scandal continues to dominate the headlines.
Andrew’s announcement last week came after he consulted with the King and the Prince of Wales when it emerged he had emailed paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 saying “we’re in this together”, three months after he claimed he had broken all contact with the convicted sex offender.
MPs will not be given time to debate Andrew's conduct in Commons, No 10 says
Friday 24 October 2025 11:00 , Tara CobhamDowning Street said MPs will not be given time in the House of Commons to discuss Andrew’s conduct because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”.
The Commons could only discuss the prince’s friendship with Epstein and his rent-free mansion if there was a formal motion, but the Government controls the bulk of parliamentary time.
Downing Street said it would not allocate time for a debate in the chamber although MPs could still scrutinise the situation in committees.
Media gathered outside Royal Lodge gates yesterday amid speculation of developments in controversy
Friday 24 October 2025 10:00 , Tara CobhamBroadcast crews and photographers gathered outside the gates of Royal Lodge on Thursday evening amid speculation there could be further developments in the long-running controversy surrounding the late Queen’s second son.
Friends of the prince reportedly told The Telegraph that Andrew believes the King is trying to force him out of the mansion because he wants it as a base for the Queen in Windsor should she outlive him.
Buckingham Palace strongly denied this was the King’s plan.
We may be expecting news from the Windsor estate later this evening where tv crews have been told to expect “ passing traffic “… 👀
— emily m (@maitlis) October 23, 2025
Prince Andrew's 'peppercorn rent' on Royal Lodge home reportedly concealed in redacted lease
Friday 24 October 2025 09:00 , Tara CobhamPrince Andrew’s “peppercorn” rent on his Royal Lodge home was concealed in a redacted lease, it has been claimed, as pressure continues to grow on the royal.
The allegations emerged as the King’s brother faces increasing calls to vacate the 30-room mansion amid the continuing furore over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and the publication of the posthumous memoirs by his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre. Andrew strenuously denies all accusations.
The Times reported that a redacted version of Andrew’s lease on the Crown Estate property in Windsor Great Park was submitted to the Land Registry in 2003. Compared with the full lease released this week, it reportedly read “’Rent’ means” rather than “’Rent’ means one peppercorn (if demanded)”, and also “To pay the Rent” rather than “To pay the Rent if demanded”.
The newspaper said the decision not to reveal such details was legal. But the move raises questions as to why how much Andrew was paying was seemingly hidden from the public.
The powerful Public Accounts Committee has already confirmed it is writing to the Crown Estate and the Treasury asking for further information about the prince’s lease.
Prince Andrew's coat of arms banner 'taken down' in Windsor Castle
Friday 24 October 2025 08:30 , Tara CobhamPrince Andrew’s coat of arms banner has reportedly been removed from its position in Windsor Castle in a fresh blow for the royal.
The ceremonial banner bearing the prince’s heraldic insignia is no longer up in St George's Chapel, the Mirror has reported.
This normally only happens in situations like when someone commits high treason or takes up arms against the Crown.
Why has Andrew faced pressure to leave Royal Lodge?
Friday 24 October 2025 07:00 , Athena StavrouPressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-room mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years.
The Public Accounts Committee is to write to the Crown Estate and the Treasury to raise “a number of questions” about Andrew’s lease on the property.
A copy of the leasehold agreement, shared by the Crown Estate shows Andrew signed a 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
It reveals he paid £1 million for the lease and a further £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, but that since then he has paid “one peppercorn” of rent “if demanded” per year.
Senior Tory Robert Jenrick said it was “about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in private” as “the public are sick of him”.
Sir Keir Starmer said there should be “proper scrutiny” of Andrew’s rent-free mansion, in response to calls for a parliamentary inquiry at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Let the SNP act on Prince Andrew if ministers will not do so, Flynn urges PM
Friday 24 October 2025 06:30 , Athena StavrouStephen Flynn has urged the Prime Minister to let the SNP act to strip Prince Andrew of his Duke of York title if the Government does not.
The SNP’s Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP has urged the Government to act “swiftly” on the issue as the scandal surrounding Andrew’s friendship with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of abuse against Virginia Giuffre rumbles on.
Mr Flynn said if ministers “don’t feel able or don’t feel comfortable” to act, the SNP should be granted an opposition day debate in the House of Commons to force a vote on stripping the title and launching a probe into Andrew’s finances and living arrangements.
But a Number 10 spokesman said the royal family “would not want to take time from other important issues”, with the Government refusing to allocate parliamentary time to discuss the situation.
“Prince Andrew has already confirmed he will not use his titles,” the spokesman said.
Demonstrators protest outside Prince Andrew's Windsor home
Friday 24 October 2025 06:00 , Athena StavrouFull story: No 10 dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
Friday 24 October 2025 05:00 , Athena StavrouDowning Street dismisses calls for MPs to be given time to debate Prince Andrew
Why hasn't Prince Andrew been officially stripped of all his titles?
Friday 24 October 2025 03:30 , Athena StavrouLast Friday, Prince Andrew voluntarily relinquished his titles and said he would stop using his Duke of York title to avoid distracting from the work of the royal family.
However, it would take an Act of Parliament for his dukedom and titles to be formally and officially removed.
Legislation has been used before to strip titles, notably descendants of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who were on the German side in the First World War.
The Titles Deprivation Act 1917 remains in force but as it refers specifically to the First World War, its provisions are unlikely to be relevant today.
The Government has indicated that it would not introduce any legislation to strip Andrew of his titles unless the King wanted to.
Ed Davey calls for inquiry over Prince Andrew Royal Lodge revelations at PMQs
Friday 24 October 2025 02:00 , Athena StavrouWhat is the deal that means Prince Andrew can live at the Royal Lodge?
Friday 24 October 2025 01:00 , Athena StavrouPrince Andrew has lived at the 30-room Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor Great Park for more than 20 years.
A copy of the leasehold agreement, shared by the Crown Estate shows Andrew signed a 75-year lease on the property in 2003.
It reveals he paid £1 million for the lease and that since then he has paid “one peppercorn” of rent “if demanded” per year.
He was also required to pay a further £7.5 million for refurbishments completed in 2005, according to a report by the National Audit Office.
The agreement also contains a clause which states the Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew around £558,000 if he gave up the lease.
The Public Accounts Committee is to write to the Crown Estate and the Treasury to raise “a number of questions” about Andrew’s lease on the property.
Watch: Demonstrators protest outside Prince Andrew's Windsor home
Thursday 23 October 2025 23:59 , Tara CobhamRoyals want MPs to focus on ‘important issues’ not Prince Andrew, No 10 says
Thursday 23 October 2025 23:00 , Tara CobhamMPs will not be given time in the House of Commons to discuss Prince Andrew’s conduct because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”, Downing Street said.
Asked whether ministers would allocate time for a debate, a No 10 spokesman said: “Prince Andrew has already confirmed he will not use his titles.
“We support the decision made by the royal family and we know the royal family would not want to take time from other important issues.
Virginia Giuffre claims ABC nixed interview over access to William and Kate
Thursday 23 October 2025 22:00 , Tara CobhamVirginia Giuffre has alleged in her posthumous memoirs that a major broadcaster did not air an interview with her concerning Prince Andrew due to fears about access to the royal family.
In her book, Nobody’s Girl, Giuffre claimed the network “feared losing access” to the Prince and Princess of Wales, leading them to “nix the interview”.
She said that ABC News anchor Amy Robach was reportedly heard on a “hot mic” expressing frustration that the 2019 sit-down, where Giuffre claimed to have been “trafficked” to Andrew, was not aired.
Read more here:
Virginia Giuffre claims ABC nixed interview over access to William and Kate
Prince William ‘hopping mad with black sheep uncle Andrew’, says royal expert Jennie Bond
Thursday 23 October 2025 21:00 , Tara CobhamPrince William ‘hopping mad with black sheep uncle Andrew’, says Jennie Bond
MPs not to be given Commons time to discuss Andrew
Thursday 23 October 2025 20:24 , Athena StavrouMPs will not be given time in the House of Commons to discuss Prince Andrew’s conduct because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”, Downing Street said.
The Commons could only discuss Andrew’s friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his rent-free mansion if there was a formal motion, but the Government controls the bulk of parliamentary time.
Downing Street said it would not allocate time for a debate in the chamber although MPs could still scrutinise the situation in committees.
Four out of five Britons want Andrew to be formally stripped of dukedom, poll suggests
Thursday 23 October 2025 20:00 , Tara CobhamFour out of five Britons want Prince Andrew to be formally stripped of his dukedom, a YouGov poll has suggested.
The survey showed that 63% of nearly 6,700 adults questioned were “strongly” in favour of formal removal of the dukedom and 17% “somewhat” supported the idea, while 6% were opposed to it – 4% somewhat and 2% strongly – and 14% did not know.
Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
Thursday 23 October 2025 14:08 , Tara CobhamDowning Street has appeared to dismiss the idea of MPs getting time for a Commons debate on Prince Andrew, with the prime minister’s spokesperson saying that the royal family “would not want to take time” from other parliamentary business.
Pressure has been increasing on the King’s brother over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his rent-free mansion in Windsor.
On Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said he would support “proper scrutiny” over Crown Estate arrangements, but on Thursday Downing Street suggested that the government is not planning on making time for MPs to debate the matter.
Political Correspondent Caitlin Doherty reports:
Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
