Living next to royalty is supposed to be glamorous, but the neighbours of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are less than impressed! The former prince has made the move from his plush £30m Royal Lodge in Berkshire to the more modest Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, sparking quite the stir in the quiet village of Wolferton, Norfolk.
The move comes after a long dispute with his brother, King Charles, over the Royal Lodge. Andrew now awaits renovations on his intended home, Marsh Farm, set to finish in April. But for his current neighbours, the news isn’t exactly welcome. The peaceful village has been overrun with media, with cars lining up and helicopters flying overhead, creating a buzz that’s anything but ordinary.
One local captured the sentiment by saying, “I think if he has to come and live here, it should be somewhere quite secluded.” Many believe Andrew’s temporary digs are too close to the road and too exposed to the media circus that follows him.
Visitors to the nearby Sandringham Visitor Centre also chimed in, with some criticising the luxuries still within Andrew’s grasp despite being reportedly on the outs with the royal family. “Really, he’s going back to luxury, isn’t he?” remarked one visitor, highlighting the contrasting lives of everyday locals and royal residents.
Amidst this local discontent, Andrew’s name continues to pop up in connection with the infamous Epstein files, keeping the disgraced royal in the spotlight for less than ideal reasons. As the US Department of Justice releases more documents, scrutiny remains high, adding another layer of tension to the already complicated story.
So, while this royal relocation unfolds, the question remains: is Wood Farm a temporary haven or just another chapter in Andrew’s turbulent tale? Share your thoughts!