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King Charles Pays £1.5m for Royal Lodge Repairs
King Charles settles £1.5m bill for Royal Lodge repairs after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction.
In brief
King Charles settles £1.5m bill for Royal Lodge repairs after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction. King Charles paid £1.5m to repair Royal Lodge after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction. Originally reported by Dailymail.
King Charles attends church service
King Charles attended church service near Balmoral Estate just days after paying Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's £1.5million bill for Royal Lodge repairs.
Queen Camilla joins King Charles
Queen Camilla accompanied King Charles to Crathie Church in Aberdeenshire for a Sunday service.
Crathie Church location
Crathie Church, near Balmoral Castle, regularly hosts the King and royal family for services.
Andrew's £1.5m bill
King Charles paid £1.5million to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for Royal Lodge repairs after his eviction.
Andrew's eviction
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was evicted from Royal Lodge amid connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew's lease details
Andrew previously paid £7.5million for Royal Lodge refurbishments in 2003 and lived there rent-free.
Crown Estate settlement
The Crown Estate received £1.5million after Andrew vacated Royal Lodge with £1.8million in repairs needed.
Compensation calculation
Andrew was entitled to £302,000 for early lease termination, reducing the net bill to £1.5million.
Charles' motivation
Charles felt 'obliged' to pay from his private income to avoid taxpayer costs for repairs.
Andrew's legal battle
Andrew is currently in a High Court battle over evidence from police raids on his properties.
Police raids
Police raided Andrew's Sandringham Estate and Royal Lodge in February 2026 over alleged Epstein connections.
Andrew's arrest
Andrew was arrested on February 19, 2026, for suspected misconduct in public office related to Epstein.
Andrew's denial
Andrew denies wrongdoing in the police investigation and the probe continues.
Royal Lodge condition
Royal Lodge has visible cracks and mold on its exterior walls due to disrepair.
Charles' financial obligation
Charles settled the £1.5million bill to cover repairs to the main house and garden area.
Royal Lodge repairs
The repairs needed for Royal Lodge are visible from the outside due to its disrepair.
The big picture
King Charles paid £1.5m to repair Royal Lodge after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction.
