Prince Andrew Receives £302k Compensation After Surrendering Royal Lodge Lease

Prince Andrew granted £302k compensation after surrendering Royal Lodge lease. Crown Estate confirms payout as property returns to estate.

Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 in compensation following the formal surrender of his lease on Royal Lodge, a historic home on the Windsor estate.

The former Duke of York was entitled to the payment after terminating his lease early, according to a statement from the Crown Estate. The 30-room mansion had been under his occupancy for decades, with more than 50 years remaining on the agreement when he officially vacated the property.

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A spokesperson for the Crown Estate noted that the compensation was based on the terms of the lease, which included a provision for a ‘compensatory sum’ if he left before 2078. The organization emphasized its focus on the future use of the property and potential financial benefits for the nation.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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