King Charles has officially terminated his brother Prince Andrew's estimated $1.3 million annual allowance, as revealed in a recent biography of the new monarch. In an updated edition of his book, "Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story," author Robert Hardman asserts that the King's relationship with his younger brother has reached an unprecedented low, largely due to Charles' stringent financial measures. According to Hardman's book, excerpted by the Daily Mail, Charles has directed the Keeper of the Privy Purse, the monarchy's financial director, to cease Prince Andrew's $1.3 million (£1 million) yearly personal allowance and to stop funding his seven-figure private security.
"The duke is no longer a financial burden on the King," a source informed the Daily Mail. This financial tightening follows Charles' demand that Andrew vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge estate in Windsor. Andrew has so far resisted, refusing to move into Frogmore Cottage, the former UK residence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The cottage, which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex extensively renovated for $2 million after their 2018 marriage, is notably smaller than Royal Lodge, featuring only five bedrooms. Additionally, Frogmore was briefly occupied by Andrew's daughter, Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, who leased the property from Harry and Meghan before being evicted by the King.
When contacted for comment, Buckingham Palace informed The Post that they do not comment on books. This story is still unfolding.
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