# 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.
- Title: King Charles Pays £1.5m for Royal Lodge Repairs · Dailymail
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-11T15:21:32+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

King Charles paid £1.5m to repair Royal Lodge after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eviction.