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Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

Summary

Prince Andrew earned money by renting out three cottages on the estate where he lived without paying normal rent for over 20 years, a report from the U.K. public spending watchdog says. The report also shows that his daughters live in palace homes with rent controlled and paid for by King Charles III.

Key Facts

  • Prince Andrew lived rent-free at Royal Lodge, near Windsor Castle, for more than 20 years.
  • He paid only a very small fee called "peppercorn rent" for the large estate.
  • The estate includes a 30-room mansion and eight cottages.
  • Prince Andrew sublet three of these cottages and earned income from renting them out.
  • Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, his daughters, live in palace properties with rent controlled by the government.
  • Their rent is paid by their uncle, King Charles III.
  • The information comes from a report by the National Audit Office, which checks government spending.
  • The report was released by the U.K. public spending watchdog.
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