Former Prince Andrew has surrendered the lease on East Lodge, a Grade II-listed cottage near Windsor that he rented since 1998. The Crown Estate requested the early termination following a BBC Freedom of Information inquiry about the property. Andrew had been paying approximately $17,293 annually for the cottage, a fraction of local market rates where similar properties command up to $10,000 monthly.

This eviction follows Andrew's recent departure from Royal Lodge, his longtime Windsor residence, after King Charles stripped him of royal titles amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Crown Estate, an independent commercial entity that manages royal properties and contributes profits to the Treasury, confirmed the lease surrender request. Andrew's annual rent at East Lodge represented a significant discount compared to market rates in the area.

The property surrender comes as Andrew faces serious legal challenges, including his February 19 arrest at Wood Farm on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to sharing confidential information with Epstein during his tenure as UK trade envoy. With his royal status revoked and multiple residences lost, Andrew now faces an uncertain future while authorities continue investigating his alleged connections to the convicted sex offender.