A significant property reshuffle is reportedly being discussed within royal circles, centering on the future residence of the Duke of York and his former wife. Sources indicate that Prince Andrew has proposed a deal to vacate his long-term home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, on the condition that he and Sarah Ferguson are provided with two separate residences.
According to reports, the Duke’s preference is to move into Frogmore Cottage, the former Windsor home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. For her part, Ferguson is said to be interested in Adelaide Cottage, a property on the Windsor Estate that is expected to become available.
The couple, though divorced since 1996, have continued to share Royal Lodge for many years. The potential move is seen as part of a broader reconfiguration of royal living arrangements. However, the proposed terms have reportedly created a complex situation for the royal household, with one associate noting that while Andrew is prepared to leave, these specific requests are his stated conditions for doing so.
The backdrop to this domestic shift includes the Duke’s stepped-back role from public duties and the subsequent relinquishment of his military affiliations and royal patronages. This change in status is understood to have caused significant personal strain. Insiders suggest Ferguson has found the loss of the associated title particularly difficult, with one source describing it as a devastating blow to her identity.
Further complicating the personal narrative are longstanding reports concerning Ferguson’s past association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Previously disclosed correspondence has suggested Epstein provided financial assistance to Ferguson for a period, claims that have added a layer of controversy to their history.
The potential relocation remains under discussion, with no final decisions announced by the relevant royal estates or household offices. The outcome will likely signal the next chapter in the living arrangements for a branch of the family that has been at the center of sustained public and private scrutiny.
