Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
A National Audit Office report reveals that Prince Andrew sub-let cottages on the Royal Lodge estate for undisclosed income. The report also highlights that the King uses personal funds to pay rent for Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice's palace accommodations.
Why it matters
The findings have sparked public debate regarding the transparency of royal finances and the use of public versus private funds for the monarchy.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent EPA The watchdog report examined the 12 royal properties of Andrew and his family Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate that he leased from the Crown Estate, the public spending watchdog has revealed.
The report presents findings from an official watchdog and includes quotes from both the Palace and critics, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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