Gabinete Nacional of Auditoria of Reino Unido released a report on the royal family’s property arrangements on Friday. The document points out that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former prince, obtained income from the subletting of three country houses in Royal Lodge, a residence he occupied for more than 20 years paying only a symbolic fee.
The lease signed in 2003 allowed him to sublet part of the eight cottages on the land, while the main 30-bedroom mansion remained in his occupation. The three properties were rented directly by him until April 2026. The exact amount of income is not included in the report.
Royal Lodge housed a mansion and several country houses
The Royal Lodge property, located close to Castelo of Windsor, includes an extensive area with multiple buildings. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor maintained the lease even after moving to Sandringham earlier this year. The lease remains valid until October 2026, with an early termination clause that may generate compensation.
The supervisory body’s report details the terms of the agreement with Crown Estate. Ele highlights that the value of the sublease was not quantified by the audit, which generated criticism from parliamentarians. A former Comitê boss of Contas Públicas called the omission worrying.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor paid symbolic fee for Royal Lodge
- Três cottages were sublet until April 2026
- Main Mansão has 30 rooms and is located in Windsor
- Contrato from 2003 defined usage rights
Filhas of Andrew pay subsidized rent in palaces
The document also addresses the situation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie occupy properties in Palácio of St. James and Palácio of Kensington. Rents are set at between 50% and 68% of market value.
King Charles III covers these costs through Bolsa Privada. The two do not perform official duties as active members of royalty and maintain jobs outside the institution. The arrangement contrasts with that of active members, who receive free accommodation in exchange for public duties.
William and Catherine pay full rent per residence
The report compares different occupancy models. Prince William and Princess Catherine rent a family home near Windsor for £307,200 a year, reviewed every five years. Eles assumes internal renovation costs and does not pay an initial deposit.
Outros 11 members of the royal family performing official duties receive free accommodation. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prince Edward and Sophie are among them. Palácio of Buckingham stated that the report reinforces the commitment to transparency.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces scrutiny since Epstein case
The former prince lost royal titles and was removed from public functions after links with Jeffrey Epstein. Documentos American courts mentioned his name in investigations into the financier. In February, he was questioned by British police over alleged misconduct in public office, but denied wrongdoing and was not charged.
Ele has rarely appeared in public since changing to Sandringham. Recentemente was seen with a bruise on his face, attributed to a minor medical problem, according to the newspaper The Times. The audit report suggests no irregularities in the leasing arrangements.
Críticos questions use of public resources
Parlamentares and opponents of the monarchy used the findings to reinforce criticism of the royal family’s costs. A former Liberal Democrat MP mentioned contempt for the taxpayer. The focus is on symbolic rent and non-detailed income.
Crown Estate argued that the contracts follow professional market assessments. Gabinete Nacional of Auditoria examined multiple properties and varied arrangements according to each member’s needs. The document will serve as the basis for a parliamentary inquiry into transparency.
The discussion about real finance gains a new chapter with these data. The report exposes differences in housing arrangements and reinforces the debate about accountability to the British taxpayer. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to have the Royal Lodge contract in force, even outside the property.
