Prince Andrew remains unperturbed despite impending eviction and royal family's cold shoulder, according to a report.
The Duke of York's personal allowance was reduced by King Charles, who is currently fighting cancer.
As eviction threats loom over him, Prince Andrew is staying true to his mother's advice and remaining calm while carrying on with his duties.
The Duke of York, who faced criticism over his financial dealings, was observed riding a horse on the grounds of his Windsor estate, which is valued at $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.
The monarch cut Andrew's allowance, and it's unclear if he will attend Christmas at Sandringham with the royal family, as there are reports that he and King Charles III are not on speaking terms.
Since 2004, Andrew has resided in the 31-room estate with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. According to reports, he has invested over $9 million in repairs and renovations and $1 million to acquire the property. His annual rent is reportedly $337,000. The upkeep of the palatial property is estimated to cost $503,000 annually.
Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, previously stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that while Prince Andrew may have been Queen Elizabeth's favorite son, King Charles is unlikely to be as forgiving and caring as his mother was.
"The brothers are experiencing frustration and animosity, with Prince Andrew refusing to budge from his position at Royal Lodge despite his reputation being at an all-time low, while King Charles wants the Andrew problem resolved for the sake of the royal family."
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, has not renewed the contract for Andrew's private security team, despite the monarch's ongoing battle with cancer and his previous payment for the prince's security after the loss of police protection in 2022. The security team is estimated to cost Charles 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.
If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had moved into Frogmore Cottage, the former U.K. home of the royal couple, the king would have covered his brother's living expenses, according to the outlet.
Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were asked to vacate, Frogmore Cottage has remained vacant. Now, they reside in California.
After Andrew reportedly refused to downsize, the king axed his allowance.
The Royal Lodge requires repairs, with an estimated cost of $2.5 million, as the prince struggles to maintain its upkeep, according to Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner.
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 2022, the queen removed the honorary leadership of various charities, known as royal patronages, and barred him from using the title "his royal highness" in official settings before she died.
The council in York unanimously voted to revoke the "freedom of the city" that was granted to Prince Andrew in 1987. This is the first time that the honor, which dates back to medieval times, has been taken away.
Since then, local leaders have contended that Andrew should relinquish the title of Duke of York in addition to his royal duties. However, a representative for Andrew refused to provide any comment on the matter at the time.
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 denied any wrongdoing.
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.
Royal author claims that Queen Elizabeth remained incredibly close to Prince Andrew right up until her death.
In 2019, at the age of 66, Epstein was discovered deceased in his cell. The U.S. attorney in Manhattan charged Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend, with aiding in the recruitment of his underage victims. She was found guilty in 2021 and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Andrew was mentioned in previously concealed court records concerning Epstein, which were made public as part of a 2015 lawsuit brought against Maxwell by Giuffre. He maintains his innocence.
The documents, including interviews with some of Epstein's accusers and old police reports, revealed that the wealthy businessman had been associated with prominent and influential individuals, some of whom have also been implicated in wrongdoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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