Andrew Mountbatten Windsor 'under house arrest for life' as King imposes strict rules

Ex-Prince Andrew is currently living on the King's Sandringham Estate with royal insiders saying the move effectively amounts to a form of private isolation and "house arrest". It comes as King Charles attempts to contain the fallout from the disgraced royal's latest controversy with his association with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

One palace source said the relocation is part of a deliberate strategy to keep Andrew out of the public eye. Radar Online states the source said: "From the palace perspective, the objective is to reduce exposure at every level – limiting lines of sight, restricting access, and ensuring the residence cannot easily become a gathering point for photographers.

"Effectively, Andrew is now under house arrest and will remain so for the rest of his life, as, in exchange, his brother will fund his comfortable lifestyle."

The source added: "It is an unofficial agreement, but Charles has made it very clear that if Andrew wants to be kept in the manner to which he has become accustomed, he will have to stay locked away."

Photos taken near Marsh Farm show a new six-foot fence installed behind an existing wooden picket barrier, as well as additional fencing along the side of the residence. CCTV cameras and outdoor security lighting have also been installed.

Another royal insider said the move reflects the King's desire to separate Andrew's legal situation from the official duties of the crown.

They added: "There is a clear effort to draw a boundary between the constitutional role of the monarch and the personal difficulties facing a member of the family."

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Andrew was arrested on February 19, at Sandringham at 8am, on his birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It came after he was accused of sharing sensitive information with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was the UK trade envoy.

Officers searched the Windsor Estate and Wood Farm property on the King's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where Andrew, who served as trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, has been living.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all wrongdoing in relation to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

His arrest marks the first time a senior member of the Royal Family has been taken into police custody in modern history.