Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been under the spotlight after a British spending watchdog revealed he earned income by renting out cottages at Royal Lodge, where he himself did not pay rent. This revelation comes as he deals with heightened criticism following his expulsion from the property in February due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, resided at the extensive 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor until new information about his connection with the convicted sex offender brought about his removal. The National Audit Office released a report indicating he sublet three cottages on the estate, collecting rental income. Despite these sublets, the properties have been vacant since April, and the exact rent amounts remain unknown.
Legally, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor paid a “peppercorn” rent, a nominal fee agreements in the UK to validate leases. Effectively, he paid zero pounds in rent. He had previously paid 1 million pounds for the lease in 2003 and invested 7.5 million pounds in refurbishments in 2005.
The lease agreement for Royal Lodge included clauses permitting subletting, a common feature in other royal property leases. This allows residents to earn income with consent from the Crown Estate.
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