Disgraced former prince Andrew cashed in on THREE Royal Lodge sublets while only paying peppercorn rent himself – and could still be owed a £300k Royal Lodge payout.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could still be in line for a compensation payment, according to a National Audit Office analysis of royal property arrangements, even though the estate is now empty following his departure earlier this year.
The public spending watchdog published its findings following ongoing controversy surrounding the former duke’s lease arrangements at the royal residence.
The report also uncovered that King Charles covers the accommodation costs for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, despite neither of his nieces carrying out official royal duties.
Additionally, the NAO found that adjusted rents for Royal Household properties requiring tenants with security clearance had been calculated using outdated market valuations for several years.
The findings will now form the basis of a Public Accounts Committee inquiry into royal property arrangements.
Editor-At-Large for The Mail On Sunday, Charlotte Griffiths, told GB News Breakfast none of this is a particularly "good look" for Andrew, and that King Charles was right to "turf him out."
A Crown Estate spokesperson told GB News: "The Crown Estate welcomes the National Audit Office’s review which confirms its leases with members of the royal family were agreed in line with independent, professional advice and open market valuations."
While a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told The People’s Channel: “We are grateful to the National Audit Office for this report, which is in line with The Royal Household’s commitment to transparency.
"We hope that the findings will help correct, clarify or contextualise a number of points regarding Royal properties.
“As the report notes, arrangements for properties managed by the Royal Household vary based on a number of factors to ensure residences are filled appropriately, depending on their location, tenants and purpose.”
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