King Charles to remove Prince Andrew's "treasures" worth $38M from his royal residence amid eviction proceedings.

Prince Andrew's eviction war with King Charles is intensifying, reports suggest that the king is now taking charge of the situation.

According to Hilary Fordwich, a British royal expert, Andrew's residence, Royal Lodge, is in a state of disrepair and dilapidation.

"Prince Andrew, desperate to stay, has always been troublesome," said Fordwich. "King Charles is trying to run a more fiscally conservative operation by moving Andrew to the vacant Frogmore Cottage."

""King Charles is beyond frustrated with Prince Andrew, whose relationship with the monarch is strained and described as 'guarded' and 'Machiavellian,' with friends suggesting that it's better to keep one's friends close and one's enemies closer," Fordwich claimed."

After royal biographer Robert Hardman stated that the king was considering removing valuable items from the opulent residence due to security concerns, Fordwich made a statement.

According to Hardman on the "Palace Confidential" podcast, the Royal Collection, which owns many treasures within the palace, may say, "We can't be certain this place is safe anymore," and they may start removing some paintings and furniture.

The king, who is fighting an unspecified type of cancer, may have realized that removing his disgraced relative from the property will not be straightforward.

"Hardman stated that the king is aware that [Royal Lodge] is not entirely under his control, as it is a Crown Estate property and the Crown Estate is accountable to the government."

Andrew raised enough money to live in Royal Lodge, which is worth a reported $38 million.

The Keeper of the Privy Purse approved the 64-year-old's funds as legitimate, but Buckingham Palace did not immediately respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.

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"According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, there is no doubt that King Charles wants Prince Andrew out of Royal Lodge. However, Andrew is determined not to leave, and as long as he fulfills the provisions of his lease, which requires the upkeep of the building, it isn't possible to evict him."

"King Charles is beyond frustrated with Prince Andrew. Their relationship is strained, described by friends as ‘guarded’ and mainly Machiavellian – ‘Better to keep one’s friends close and one’s enemies closer.’" — Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert

"According to Fitzwilliams, the monarch has reportedly reduced his annual allowance and dismissed his 10-person security team. However, it has also been reported that Andrew has found a more cost-effective way to fund his security. As a result, there is a possibility that the Royal Collection may remove some of its treasures from Royal Lodge, citing inadequate security as the reason."

Since 2004, Andrew has resided in the 31-room estate with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.

Reports indicate that he has spent more than $10 million on repairs, renovations, and acquisition of the property. The annual rent for the property is reportedly $337,000, and it is estimated to require $503,000 for maintenance.

Royal author claims that Queen Elizabeth remained incredibly close to Prince Andrew right up until her death.

"Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Prince Andrew has a tight lease for his home, allowing him to continue residing there as long as he fulfills the terms of the lease."

Although King Charles stopped providing financial support to Prince Andrew, Andrew has obtained financial assistance to cover his rent, security, and the maintenance of his deteriorating property, as claimed by Chard.

"If the property is kept in good repair, Prince Andrew can continue to reside in his home. However, King Charles lacks the authority to remove him from his home. The decision lies with the government."

""The question of whether a former public servant should still be allowed to reside in a Crown Estate property is not a positive PR move, especially given the current focus on the royal family's finances," Chard pointed out."

Chard stated that the Prince Andrew issue should not add to the mystery surrounding the royal finances, as the last thing King Charles needs is that problem.

According to sources, the king was growing increasingly frustrated with his brother's living arrangements and felt he had reached his limit.

The king, 76, did not renew the contract for the 64-year-old's private security team, which costs him nearly $4 million annually.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson refused to comment on security matters when asked by Planet Chronicle Digital.

The duke, who is "on the verge of eviction," was predicted to reduce his holdings due to his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"Prince Andrew may face financial difficulties and follow in the footsteps of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by writing a memoir or appearing in a damaging documentary, according to Chard. However, I believe he will not do this to harm his daughters."

"Prince Andrew, as a private individual, could unknowingly pick up some unscrupulous wealthy clients, which could then dig up or lead to another can of worms, the royal family are aware of, claimed Chard."

It seems unlikely that Andrew will be leaving the grand estate anytime soon, according to Fitzwilliams.

"Andrew is only allowed to leave Royal Lodge to his daughters or widow under the terms of the lease, as Fitzwilliams explained. Despite the mansion's size, it is too large for the disgraced royal. However, he may be able to raise funds to help with the upkeep."

Andrew may receive backing from his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, according to Fitzwilliams.

"Fitzwilliams stated that the king is aware of the negative impact of the disgraced royal remaining in the property on the monarchy's image. Given his perspective, it is unsurprising that Prince Andrew is resisting pressure to leave. However, under the terms of his 75-year lease, he has the right to stay if essential maintenance is carried out."

"The royal family has faced a difficult year, according to Fitzwilliams. Despite this, Beatrice and Eugenie have been supportive. Last year, Sarah Ferguson was invited to Sandringham for Christmas. The king is unlikely to want any more problems, but contrary to reason, Andrew may remain."

Andrew's determination to remain in place has convinced Chard that there is no love lost between the brothers.

She claimed that King Charles wants Prince Andrew to voluntarily resolve his current situation to prevent any future conflict.

"Although Andrew may have secured a temporary stay at Royal Lodge, how long will this arrangement last? He will need to find millions of dollars annually to maintain his lifestyle. Alternatively, downsizing to a more modest property, such as Frogmore Cottage, could spare Andrew future embarrassment."

If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had moved into Frogmore Cottage, the former U.K. home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the king would have covered his brother's living expenses, according to The Sunday Times.

After Andrew reportedly refused to downsize, the king axed his allowance.

An estimated $2.5 million is required to repair Royal Lodge, as indicated by recent photographs. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner previously shared this information with Planet Chronicle Digital.

In 2019, Andrew withdrew from royal duties following his Newsnight interview where he tried to address his contentious relationship with Epstein. Additionally, he lost his honorary military titles.

In 2020, Virginia Roberts Giuffre filed a lawsuit alleging that Andrew sexually exploited her on three occasions in 2001 when she was 17. Andrew has consistently maintained his innocence.

In 2022, a U.S. judge dismissed the sex abuse lawsuit against Andrew, who settled with Giuffre. The prince made a substantial donation to his accuser's charity and declared he never intended to harm her reputation.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.