Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially moved into Marsh Farm last week after Palace were urged to speed up the move, especially as a police investigation remains ongoing.
According to a property expert, the renovations, which included a major upgrade to the home’s modern features such as a cable connection, security fencing and CCTV cameras, would have cost six figures.
“Renovating a rural property to these standards is not cheap,” said expert Elliot Castle. The mirror. “Once you factor in interiors, structural updates and high-end security, costs can quickly reach six figures, especially in a real estate setting.”
He explained that Marsh Farm had been specially prepared for Andrew and that it was “an unlikely stop in the short term”.
The disgraced ex-prince was arrested in February after an investigation into Epstein’s records prompted police to suspect Andrew of misconduct in public office. Meanwhile, allegations of sexual abuse are also being investigated by other agencies.
Despite Andrew’s scrutiny, he has permanent accommodation, but his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson is reportedly struggling to find accommodation. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are keeping their distance as sources suggest Fergie is not allowed to stay at their home due to public and royal pressure.
Therefore, it becomes a real possibility that Fergie, who blames her ex-husband for their misfortune, could swallow her pride and knock on his door again to make him a big offer.
The expert believes that Fergie could very well join Andrew again after being exiled from Royal Lodge earlier this year.
“It would not be unusual, from a real estate perspective, for former partners to share accommodation, especially when security and routine are at stake. Whether she joins him is personal, but it is certainly doable,” the expert said.
He also pointed out that it would also depend on whether or not there was “consent” from Buckingham Palace to let Fergie stay in Andrew’s new accommodation.
However, given the current situation, Fergie might very well consider the idea even if she has to give up the prospect of writing a whole about the royal family or Andrew and reveal more hidden secrets. And perhaps the Palace could grant permission just so it could keep tabs on the former Duchess of York.
