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Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Ex-Prince Andrew pays $400,000 toward $2.4M cost of fixing Royal Lodge

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returned a Crown payout for giving up a lease on a royal mansion near Windsor Castle to go toward the cost of fixing it up.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Andrew receives £302,000 after Royal Lodge exit (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received £302,000 from the Crown Estate after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease more than 50 years early and paying £1.8 million in dilapidations.

  2. The Guardian

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor granted £302,000 for end of Royal Lodge lease (opens The Guardian)

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    Former prince surrendered lease on home within its first 25 years after public outcry about the rent he paid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after the lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered.

  3. BBC News

    King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.

  4. UPI

    Ex-Prince Andrew pays $400,000 toward $2.4M cost of fixing Royal Lodge (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returned a Crown payout for giving up a lease on a royal mansion near Windsor Castle to go toward the cost of fixing it up.