King Charles III has asked his brother, Prince Andrew, to vacate his Windsor residence, setting him a firm deadline to leave the Royal Lodge by the weekend.
According to British media reports, Andrew was notified last month to vacate the 30-room mansion, where he had lived for more than 20 years. The process of moving out has already begun, with staff working to completely empty the property.
Sources close to the situation say that containers filled with belongings have been removed from the property, while transport vans have transported furniture and personal items. Some of the unwanted items are reported to have been burned within the residence's grounds.
"Everything must be removed and no trace left," a source was quoted as saying, adding that Andrew himself was not present to oversee the process.
Former servants of the prince have also been involved in the process, while moving companies, including JDL, a firm known for its work on television productions including The Crown, have been seen loading items from the residence.
The departure from Royal Lodge is seen as another blow to Prince Andrew's status, as he has lost financial support and 24-hour security. He will no longer have a personal staff and will not be funded by British taxpayers.
His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, had also lived in the residence for a long period without paying rent.
Andrew is accused of sharing sensitive information while serving as the UK's trade envoy. The allegations include communications related to official visits to Asia and investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
