In the midst of a swirling royal scandal, Princess Beatrice is reportedly distancing herself from the Royal Lodge, a move fueled by her father’s ongoing controversies.
The situation escalated following the release of an Amazon documentary that delves into Prince Andrew‘s notorious 2019 Newsnight interview, leaving Beatrice feeling humiliated and heartbroken.
Sources close to the princess reveal that she has chosen to avoid the lavish £30 million Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, where her father currently resides with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
The documentary, which aired earlier this month, has reignited public scrutiny of Prince Andrew, further complicating his already tumultuous relationship with the royal family.
At the heart of the drama is a tenancy dispute between King Charles and his brother, Prince Andrew.
Reports indicate that King Charles is eager for Andrew to vacate the Royal Lodge and transition to a more modest residence.
However, Andrew faces challenges in covering the hefty £400,000 annual maintenance costs associated with the estate.
According to insiders who spoke to New Idea magazine, Beatrice is fed up with the constant humiliation stemming from her father’s actions.
The source revealed that she often finds herself mediating disputes on Andrew’s behalf, a role she has grown weary of over time.
The stress of the situation has taken a toll on her, leading her to avoid the family home altogether.
Beatrice’s emotional turmoil is compounded by her identity as “Daddy’s girl.”
This label, while affectionate, has made navigating the fallout from her father’s scandals particularly difficult for her.
The insider shared that she is desperately hoping the Amazon series will come to an end, allowing her to reclaim some sense of normalcy.
The documentary features actor Michael Sheen portraying Prince Andrew, alongside Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis, the journalist who conducted the infamous interview.
Their performances have sparked renewed discussions about the implications of Andrew’s statements, including his bizarre claim that he does not sweat.
Angela Mallard, a columnist for News Corp, weighed in on the situation during an interview with Gabriela Power on Sky News Australia.
Mallard highlighted the impact of the Royal Lodge conflict on both Beatrice and her sister Eugenie, suggesting that Andrew should consider stepping aside for the sake of his daughters, who have already faced significant challenges due to his actions.
Furthermore, there are reports that Andrew has been urged to abandon plans to pass Royal Lodge down to his children.
His lease with the Crown Estate is set to run until 2078, which complicates any immediate changes.
However, speculation arises regarding the Duchess of York, Beatrice’s mother, who reportedly owns a £4 million home in Mayfair.
This could provide an alternative property option for Beatrice and Eugenie in the future.
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