Prince Andrew’s ownership status of Royal Lodge is that the Crown Estate owns the property, while Prince Andrew held a long 75-year lease on Royal Lodge that began in 2003. The lease arrangements effectively allowed him to live there with minimal ongoing rent, described in reports as a peppercorn rent or even no rent demanded in practice, despite a substantial upfront investment in renovations funded by him. The arrangement has been described as the Crown Estate owning the property and leasing it to him, with him bearing substantial refurbishment costs and maintenance responsibilities under the terms of the lease. In the wake of recent events and scrutiny, public and parliamentary questions have focused on value-for-money and the ongoing lease arrangement, including discussions about whether Andrew should remain in Royal Lodge and how the arrangement is being managed by the Crown Estate and related authorities. As of late October 2025, there were reports of Andrew planning or being considered to move from Royal Lodge to other private accommodation, with ongoing political and public interest in whether the lease will be continued or terminated and what changes may follow.