An extension to the restricted airspace surrounding the Sandringham estate has prompted renewed speculation about where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be preparing to live, amid reports that he is set to leave Royal Lodge.
According to The Sun, the newly expanded no-fly zone now encompasses land several miles west of the King’s Norfolk residence, including the site of a former working farm that has been linked to Prince Andrew as a possible future home.
The property in question, known as Marsh Farm, lies approximately seven miles from Sandringham House and forms part of the wider estate. Once used for agricultural purposes, it includes a modest main house, several outbuildings and surrounding land, though it is understood to require significant refurbishment before it could be occupied.
The decision to extend the airspace restrictions – which are routinely imposed around royal residences for security reasons – has been interpreted by observers as an indication that the area may soon house a the disgraced former prince.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on reports concerning the 65-year-old’s living arrangements. A palace spokesman cited privacy and security considerations, stressing that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor is now a private individual and that Sandringham remains a privately owned estate.
The former Prince Andrew stepped back from public life in 2019 following pressure over his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was later stripped of his honorary military titles and royal patronages, and has not undertaken official engagements since.
While Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park has long been associated with Andrew, speculation about his departure from the property has persisted amid discussions about costs, maintenance and the future use of royal residences.
If confirmed, a move to a smaller, more discreet property within the Sandringham estate would represent a further step away from public view for the King’s younger brother – one consistent with the low-profile role he has maintained in recent years.
