King Charles 'losing patience' with Prince Andrew as there's 'just two options left'

The King is reported to be becoming increasingly frustrated with his younger brother Prince Andrew - and hopes to resolve the issue of his living accommodation.

The Duke of York, who retired from official royal duties almost five years ago, continues to live in the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Since the Home Office revoked his security, his protection has been paid for by the King - at an estimated cost of around £3million a year.

The 75-year-old monarch also supplies Andrew with a living allowance.

However, royal sources report the King is 'losing patience' and hopes to find a solution to these issues.

The monarch has reportedly decided there are two possible solutions.

The first of these would involve Andrew funding his own security and income, although the Times reports that since he only receives a modest navy pension it seems unlikely the prince could cover those costs.

The other option reportedly being mulled over is Andrew moving to Frogmore cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, where the monarch would apparently be happy to continue supporting him.

Frogmore Cottage also has the advantage of being within the Windsor security cordon.

Speaking to the Times, a source said: “It is now two years into the King’s reign and he wants the matter settled.”

The discussion comes ahead of a new documentary detailing Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 interview on Newsnight about his connections to American paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

A Very Royal Scandal streams on Amazon Prime on September 19.