The disgraced royal moved to his brother King Charles’ Sandringham estate, where he’s temporarily staying at Wood Farm, with his late mother Queen Elizabeth’s pets
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in a suit and tie outside
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been ostracised following his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in public office on 19 February.
After being evicted from his former Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, King Charles’ brother has been coming to terms with life in exile on the Sandringham estate. He has temporarily hunkered down at Wood Farm while his permanent residence, Marsh Farm, receives the finishing touches, including increased security of new gates and CCTV.
However, he is not entirely alone during his relocation. The fo
These include visits from Linney Cooper, which has supplied and installed flooring at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, Frogmore House and Balmoral, and Next Level Flooring Solutions, which supplies laminate and hardwood flooring.
Meanwhile, CCTV, a six-foot fence and an extended no-fly zone aim to make the property a private retreat for Andrew.
Pet rules
Members of the Royal Household stand with the Queen’s royal Corgis, Muick and Sandy© Getty Images
Andrew and Sarah inherited the late Queen’s royal Corgis, Muick and Sandy, following her death in 2022
While Andrew has not confirmed whether all seven dogs will join him at his new abode, there is one pet he is forbidden from owning – a cat!
Tenants renting properties on the Sandringham estate must follow a “no cats policy”, which was thought to be implemented by Queen Elizabeth II to protect local wildlife like pheasants. Dogs, however, are considered on a “case by case” basis.
Should they join the disgraced royal, he will likely be following strict instructions for their care. Having been raised on a diet of fresh beef, chicken and lamb, prepared especially by the late Queen’s royal chefs, the four-legged friends could have high expectations for mealtimes.
Queen Elizabeth ll arrives at Aberdeen Airport with her corgis to start her holidays in Balmoral, Scotland in 1974© Getty
The late monarch reportedly insisted her corgis were treated with the utmost respect
Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who wrote about his time working for the British royal family in his book, Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen, explained that the corgis were always treated with the utmost respect – even when it came to begging for more snacks.
Darren said he was forbidden from pushing them away from the kitchen sides: “The dining room was right next to the kitchen, and we knew when the Queen was coming through for lunch because the door was always open and the dogs would be herded into the kitchen.
“I could feel as many as twelve in the royal dining room and six in the staff room, all the while navigating around the dogs, which were jumping for tidbits.
“You couldn’t push the dogs away, for the Queen would hear them yelp in the next room and know what was going on.”
llowing Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022, but the late monarch’s son took custody of the furry friends when they vacated Royal Lodge.
Back in October 2025, the Palace shared a vague statement with The Independent that stated the corgis would “remain with the family.”
Marsh Farm renovations
house with fence and van© Getty Images
The new fence obscures the house from members of the public
Marsh Farm is undergoing extensive renovations ahead of Andrew’s move, which is expected to take place in April. A stream of workmen have been spotted arriving and leaving the property to increase security and privacy at the rural residence in Wolferton.
