King Charles’ Team Shares Rare Video of Andrew’s New Home — It’s Nicer Than We Thought

The Sandringham estate in Norfolk; (Inset) King Charles and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor at the Duchess of Kent's funeral. Cover Image Source: Getty Images| Radcliffe/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; (Inset) Max Mumby/Indigo

Nov. 06 2025, Published 06:52 AM. ET

After the recent revelations about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's scandalous ties to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles decided to finally banish his brother from Royal Lodge. According to reports, the former Prince will relocate to the Sandringham estate. Ahead of his 2026 move, much attention has turned to the estate, known for its 600-acre gardens. On November 5, the King's team offered royal watchers a peek at Mountbatten Windsor's soon-to-be home, showcasing its majestic woodlands.

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Charles's social media team shared the video on the Estate's official Instagram. The text overlay read, "Wondering through the royal parkland." The camera then panned to the picturesque woods, revealing a glimpse of the gigantic children's park. The plush greenery on the property makes it the perfect escape for someone like Mountbatten Windsor, who would likely seek solitude and escape the recent backlash. The caption read, "Nothing beats a wander through The Royal Parkland this November. Come and see the season changing as you explore new paths and discover beautiful spots in the woodlands."

The Sandringham estate in Norfolk from the outside. (Image Source: Getty Images| Radcliffe/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

The scenic clip gives off the idea that Mountbatten Windsor will perhaps get more than he deserves in his royal exile, a life of much grandeur despite his many scandals. Just days after the news of his vacating Royal Lodge broke, reports emerged that Charles had offered him their father, Prince Philip's, former residence, the Wood Farm. Royal expert Rob Shuter spoke to Palace sources about the residence and wrote on his Substack, "The Sandringham hideaway is where Philip spent his final years in peaceful semi-retirement. The late Queen joined him there on cozy weekends, famously washing their own dishes." An insider explained to Shuter the thought process behind giving the property to Andrew: "It’s royal, it's historic, and a symbol of parental blessing. How can Andrew reject that without looking ungrateful?"

Prince Andrew, Duke of York and King Charles III attend Katharine, Duchess of Kent's Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral. (Image Source:Getty Images | Max Mumby) — Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and King Charles attend the Duchess of Kent's Requiem Mass service. (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

As for Sandringham's rich history, it was originally built in 1870 for the then–Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, who purchased it in 1862 as a country retreat for himself and his new wife, Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Currently, it is where the royal family retreats every year for Christmas. The late Queen Elizabeth had adored Sandringham and reportedly began the tradition of celebrating the holidays with her family there. Interestingly, The Daily Beast reports that the royal home has a reputation for being haunted, with staff and visitors claiming unexplained noises, cold drafts, and ghostly footsteps. Some have also reported that the library, servants' quarters, and older corridors are particularly eerie, especially around Christmas.