Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor FINALLY moves into new home after Prince Edward clash
The King’s brother has finally moved into Marsh Farm in Norfolk following a ‘quiet word’ from Prince Edward about his temporary accommodation at nearby Wood Farm
Andrew’s younger brother Edward spoke to him about his living arrangements(Image: PA)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has at last settled into his new Norfolk residence following his recent Easter confrontation with Prince Edward regarding his interim living arrangements, according to reports.
The disgraced former Duke of York was allegedly approached by his brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, for a “quiet word” about relocating to his permanent home in exile shortly before the Easter break. Andrew was relocated to Norfolk in February after troubling revelations about his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein surfaced in the most recent batch of documents released by the US. He’s always denied any wrongdoing.
He was staying temporarily at Wood Farm while refurbishment work at the neighbouring Marsh Farm was being completed.
Marsh Farm is within the Sandringham Estate(Image: Getty)
However, the disgraced royal seemed to be “dragging his heels” about moving into his permanent new residence and had a meeting with Edward, who was supposed to stay at Wood Farm last week but was unable to because his brother remained there.
It was claimed that Prince Edward and wife Sophie had to use a ‘holiday let’ instead of their original plans. The couple ended up using Garden House for their Easter break, which can cost £4,110 a week to rent out in peak season. A source said: “Andrew was evicted from Royal Lodge at Windsor but now has two homes at his disposal. He is just going back and forth between Wood Farm and Marsh Farm. It’s got to be sorted as Edward and Sophie like to use Wood Farm.”
Fresh reports now claim that the disgraced royal has finally transferred to Marsh Farm and spent his first night there on Easter Monday. He was photographed walking between the two properties with his dogs, reports the Express. According to the Daily Mail, Andrew’s staff were also spotted arriving at the farm, transporting bags into the building.
Marsh Farm has undergone renovations including the addition of a Sky dish(Image: Getty Images)
Wood Farm and Marsh Farm both sit on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, around two miles from King Charles’ main Sandringham House. Andrew’s new home at Marsh Farm is far smaller than his grand Royal Lodge at Windsor Castle, as the disgraced ex-prince is set to downgrade from the 30-bedroom property to the Marsh Farm property which has five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Marsh Farm sits next to a country road, surrounded by farmland and open countryside, and while it is smaller than Royal Lodge it does boast outbuildings and stables. It is situated in the same village as Wood Farm, where he was staying while renovation work was carried out. Renovations included luxury carpets, a Sky dish, a fast broadband connection and a security fence.
Wolferton has a church, some small businesses and a social club, but for Andrew, the closest Co-Op and Chinese takeaway are 3.2 miles away in the village of Dersingham. Wood Farm was where Andrew’s father, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, spent much of his retirement. The late Queen said that her husband “loved” the property, partly because the “sea was so close”.
Entrance to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate (Image: PA)
Originally a large farmhouse, Wood Farm was converted into two cottages over the years and used as a regular informal weekend retreat for the royals – particualrly when it came to annual shooting parties. Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson stayed there alone multiple times as a guest of the late Queen following her separation from Andrew in the 90s.
Teresa Thompson, the cottage’s retired housekeeper, said in 2022: “All the Royal Family love Wood Farm, because it’s out of the way, it’s small, it’s intimate. You haven’t got lots of officials and household, it’s just the close staff. And they literally can relax in the family house, it’s wonderful, and I had a wonderful 22 years down there, it was the best time of my life without a doubt.”
This follows closely after the King’s brother was confronted by demonstrators at his new Norfolk home, in what’s been characterised as a significant security lapse. On Maundy Thursday, a group of demonstrators allegedly scaled the fence at Marsh Farm before being challenged by security personnel.
In photographs captured by Bav Media, several individuals were spotted having gained access near the farmhouse, where Andrew had been seen driving to earlier, and began “shouting abuse”. They were quickly intercepted by Andrew’s security team.
