Prince Andrew is defying his brother King Charles' orders and refusing to leave Royal Lodge on the Windsor the 30-room mansion where he's lived for almost the past 20 years.
But the disgraced royal fears the monarch may go to extreme lengths to get him out.
"He's concerned that now the coronation is over, the knives are out. He's worried that the royals might even turn off the utilities to get him out of there," says royal commentator Phil Dampier.
According to reports, the $56 million home - which Andrew, 63, shares with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson - has been earmarked for Prince William and Princess Kate, and the Duke of York has been told he must vacate by September.
In addition, Charles, 74, is reportedly cutting the $470,000 subsidy that the late Queen gave to Andrew, so he can no longer afford to maintain the mansion.
"The King wants Andrew - and presumably his ex-wife Fergie - to move to Harry's old home, Frogmore Cottage, but he is resisting, and still has a 55-year lease on the Royal Lodge," Phil tells Woman's Day. "Reports they will cut off his electricity have been denied, but they are obviously putting him under pressure."
WILLIAM'S BIG PLAN
Phil says Prince William, 40, is a driving force behind the plot to remove Andrew.
This story is from the May 29, 2023 edition of Woman's Day Australia.
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