There's a Final Consolation for Andrew Amid His Forced Exit From Royal Lodge

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrives for the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge in London, England (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Mark Richards - WPA Pool)

Jan. 17 2026, Published 06:25 AM. ET

One final comfort appears to be following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as he is preparing to exit royal lodge under circumstances that can be best described as deeply diminishing. According to Geo TV, as moving vans arrived at Windsor this week to collect his belongings, workmen from Sky VIP team were also spotted simultaneously installing high-speed broadband at Marsh Farm, which is at King Charles’ Sandringham estate. After losing his Windsor residence and royal standing, seamless internet access has emerged as an unexpected consolation prize amidst a forced and highly publicized relocation.

Cover Image Source: Mark Richards - WPA Pool — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge in London, England (Image Source: Getty Images | Mark Richards - WPA Pool)

Mountbatten-Windsor has not only lost all titles, style, and honor due to abuse allegations and his connections with the late convict Jeffrey Epstein, but was also required to surrender what has been described as his ‘iron-clad’ 75-year lease from Royal Lodge. Initially expected to vacate the 30-room mansion before easter i.e., April 2026, the move was accelerated when removal vehicles arrived on 14 January 2026, signaling the end of his long tenure at the lavish Windsor property.

From Windsor’s grandeur, Mountbatten-Windsor is being located to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, a former farmhouse being described as ‘shoe-box sized’ by comparison. The property contains five bedrooms, two reception rooms, and one kitchen and it’s a stark downgrade from Royal Lodge. As per The Sun’s report, renovations at the property are expected to conclude by April, and the estate’s no-fly zone has reportedly been extended to include the residence.

A Grade II listed house in Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England, known as the Royal Lodge since the late 1820s. From — A Grade II listed house in Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England, known as the Royal Lodge since the late 1820s (Image Source: Getty Images | The Print Collector/Heritage Images)

Before settling on Marsh Farm, the disgraced royal had allegedly explored another option. A source revealed to the Daily Mail that the ex-Duke had expressed interest in moving into Wood Farm, his late father Prince Philip’s former retirement home. However, concerns were reportedly raised that he would be too close to other members of the royal family during Christmas, resulting in the request being denied.

Flowers are seen at the entrance to Wood Farm, the former home of Prince Philip. — Flowers are seen at the entrance to Wood Farm, the former home of Prince Philip (Image Source: Getty Images | Steve Parsons - WPA Pool)

Wood Farm had been a cherished retreat for Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, offering privacy and relief from royal protocol. The former chose it as his primary residence after stepping back from public duties in 2017, with the Queen often joining them. In that context, Wood Farm's quiet legacy only sheds light on how far removed Mountbatten-Windsor's present reality has become from the private dignity his parents sought there. As he is bidding adieu to Royal Lodge, the move has sparked not only renewal but retreat, with his royal life reduced to necessity rather than choice, with even his final comforts carefully managed rather than earned.