King Charles Ejected Prince Andrew One Hour Earlier

Former Prince Andrew—stripped of his royal title and widely seen as having shamed the British royal family most severely through his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—left Royal Lodge on Monday night (02/02/26) and is now residing at Wood Farm Cottage in Sandringham, while his permanent residence undergoes renovation. Buckingham Palace had previously stated the move would occur in early 2026, but recent releases of Epstein’s court files appear to have accelerated Andrew’s departure. Simultaneously, mounting pressure intensifies for him to testify in the U.S. regarding his relationship with Epstein. Sandringham Estate belongs to King Charles, who will cover Andrew’s new accommodation costs. Andrew’s involvement has placed the royal family in an extremely difficult position, at times causing delayed decision-making. The current priority is keeping him out of the public eye—and away from the Palace.