Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s £30 million mansion that hangs in the balance

Suggestions of Prince Andrew’s eviction are not new; Andrew has reportedly been fighting to stay at the historic Royal Lodge – a 19th century, 90-acre property that is under the ownership of The Crown Estate – since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His ex-wife Sarah was quizzed by Samara García Mendez from ¡HOLA! TV about the eviction in 2023, though she casually shut down the rumours. Responding to reports that she and Andrew will be moving into Frogmore Cottage instead, Sarah replied: “Don’t always believe what you read.” 

Now Sarah has been under the spotlight for her involvement with Jeffery Epstein, and a growing number of charities have dropped her, this has sparked fresh debates about their impending eviction.

Despite divorcing in 1996, Prince Adrew and Sarah Ferguson have chosen to cohabit together, and it seems both parties are happy with the arrangements.

Speaking about her unusual living arrangements to USA Today, the Duchess said: “Andrew and I, we’re the happiest divorced couple in the world – extraordinary, really, isn’t it. We live in the same house, but then, it’s a big house, so that’s ok. But I think it’s really good that we believe in compromise and communication and compassion. And family.” In an interview with The Telegraph, Sarah confessed: “When I’m in the UK, I’m lucky enough to stay at Royal Lodge. I wouldn’t call it my home as that would be presumptuous.”

Dating back to 1662, the property has had a chameleon past, evolving from a humble garden house into a gigantic mansion. Photos show that Royal Lodge has an impressive white façade. The large building also boasts a conservatory, terrace and 21 acres of grounds, meaning plenty of space for Sandy and Muick, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis that Andrew and Sarah adopted.

Over the years, we’ve had glimpses into the glorious gardens, mainly thanks to Sarah’s now-disused YouTube channel.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grew up at Royal Lodge Windsor, and a memento from their childhood remains in the garden; a wooden swing that is engraved with Eugenie’s name.

Also in the garden, two wooden benches have been positioned underneath the trees, where Princess Eugenie’s personalised swing can be seen hanging in the background.

Sarah once shared a look at the property’s terrace when she showed off a special charity T-shirt she was wearing. There is a patio area at the rear of the house, with a wooden dining table and two benches where the family can sit outdoors.

Y Bwthyn Bach stands in the grounds of Royal Lodge Windsor and was gifted to Princess Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret by the people of Wales. The cottage has reportedly been renovated by Princess Beatrice. We’re sure Andrew and Sarah’s grandchildren love to come and play!

The conservatory was often a video backdrop for Sarah, with this photo showing the impressive drinks cabinet they have, which holds bottles of wine and port, tonic water, several glasses and a selection of paper straws. It looks like they have everything they need for cocktail hour.

Royal fans got a peek inside the family home when Sarah shared a behind-the-scenes photo before heading to an event. The mother of two posed in a hallway to showcase her outfit, but many were more distracted by the look inside the royal residence, which had framed family photos on the green walls.

Another clip from Sarah’s YouTube series offered a glimpse inside of the dining room. It is decorated with concrete flooring and burnt orange walls, and large white wooden double doors.

Sarah’s birthday message to Andrew showed him sitting with their two dogs in a living room, which has floor-length curtains hanging at the windows, and a patterned rug on the hardwood flooring next to the sofa.