Royal Lodge

Royal Lodge is a residence in the UK, currently occupied by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew. It is now newsworthy due to multiple factors. Firstly, Andrew has been implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with a second woman alleging she was sent to Royal Lodge in 2010 for a sexual encounter with him. These allegations have resurfaced and are being investigated. Secondly, the lease agreement between Andrew and the Crown Estate for Royal Lodge is under investigation by the public accounts committee. Questions have been raised about the terms of the lease and whether they are appropriate, especially given Andrew's diminished royal status and the allegations against him. The investigation aims to scrutinize the Crown Estate's management of its properties and leases to members of the royal family, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability.