Prince Andrew reportedly hosted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge, as per a recent report. The three individuals stayed at the 30-room Windsor mansion following his daughter Beatrice’s 18th birthday festivities in 2006, shortly after an arrest warrant was issued for Epstein in the US for sexual assault.
Previously, it was known that Epstein, Maxwell, and Weinstein attended an event at Windsor Castle, but their stay at the Royal Lodge had not been disclosed. The Mirror has reached out to Buckingham Palace and Prince Andrew’s representatives for comments on the matter.
Amidst the controversy, reports suggest that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have agreed to vacate the Royal Lodge and move to separate residences. Discussions are underway for Andrew to voluntarily leave the Royal Lodge after residing there for over two decades due to the public outcry over the nominal rent for the mansion.
An undisclosed source mentioned that Andrew has expressed interest in residing at Frogmore Cottage, the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, while Sarah is considering relocating to Adelaide Cottage. These potential moves come after Charles offered Frogmore Cottage to Andrew in 2023, which was declined by the former duke.
During a recent visit to Lichfield Cathedral, King Charles faced heckling from a man questioning his knowledge of Andrew’s association with Epstein. The incident led to chants in support of the King and some individuals expressing annoyance towards the heckler. Despite efforts by Andrew to distance himself from past controversies, criticism persists, particularly regarding his tenure at the Royal Lodge since 2003.
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