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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under pressure to live a more “simple and frugal” lifestyle, as he prepares to move into his new home at Sandringham.

Buckingham Palace will be worried by any of the signs that Mountbatten-Windsor is “living in the lap of luxury” at Marsh Farm, one former royal aide told The i Paper.

However, the former prince will struggle to even “pretend” to live more modestly while in Norfolk, say royal observers.

Renovations have been taking place at the Marsh Farm house on the royal family’s estate, with carpet and flooring experts seen entering the grounds.

A large, white mobile home has been installed on the grounds – reportedly for the former Duke of York’s security staff since there is not enough room inside the five-bedroom home.

Workmen have been photographed installing CCTV, a new security fence and Sky TV. A transport firm specialising in transporting fine art was seen entering the grounds.

Moving boxes marked with “HRH” were also spotted – despite the removal of Andrew’s royal titles last year over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Why Royal Family must show Andrew ‘isn’t too pampered’

The former prince is thought to have been pressured to moved out of the Royal Lodge, the sprawling 30-room mansion in Windsor for which he had paid a peppercorn rent, in February.

He is living temporarily at Wood Farm at Sandringham until April, when the Marsh Farm renovations are expected to be complete.

The i Paper understands that King Charles is helping out his brother financially from his own private income, rather than through the Sovereign Grant provided to the royals by taxpayers.

But it is not clear exactly how much Mountbatten-Windsor is funding himself.

Mountbatten-Windsor’s staff has been reduced for his switch to Sandringham. However, a cook and a general aide are thought to remain with him, alongside security staff providing protection.

Buckingham Palace will be “acutely” aware of intense public scrutiny of Andrew’s lifestyle at Sandringham, one former royal aide told The i Paper.

“There is acute awareness that public patience and sympathy with Andrew will be minimal and any sign that he is living in the lap of luxury will not play well,” they said.

“But he has lost Royal Lodge, he has lost his titles and his privileges and he has lost his standing. He is greatly reduced.

“[The cost of] whatever happens at Sandringham is being met by the King and a budget will have been agreed. I would not expect that budget to be especially generous.”

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the Palace would be keen to give the impression that Andrew “doesn’t have many staff, and the farm house isn’t too luxurious, and he isn’t too pampered”.

Fitzwilliams added: “The public won’t like the idea of a cushy lifestyle that he doesn’t deserve. It would be wise for him to live a more simple life. It would be wise if there was an impression of as much frugality as possible.

“But you’re dealing with someone who is entitled. I don’t think it’s possible for someone like that to even pretend to live in a more simple way.”

Why the King still feels he has ‘duty of care’ for his brother

The King decided to stop paying for Andrew’s security at Windsor in 2024, according to Robert Hardman’s book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story. But Buckingham Palace refused to comment on the claim.

“It’s unlikely we will ever know who is paying [for security at Sandringham],” said Fitzwilliams.

“The King feels he has a duty of care, and being on the Sandringham Estate offers some security for him [Mountbatten-Windsor]. In the current circumstances, having him on the Sandringham Estate is as good as can be managed.”

Dai Davies, head of Scotland Yard’s Royal Protection Command between 1994 and 1998, said he would like confirmation from Buckingham Palace about “who is paying” for staff and security.

“[Mountbatten-Windsor] may pay for things himself, but it raises questions about how he does that,” Davies told The i Paper. “We don’t know how much money he has and where it’s come from.”

The mobile home at Marsh Farm suggests that Andrew “doesn’t expect lowly security people to share a house with him”, added Davies.

Reports, not denied by Buckingham Palace, suggest Mountbatten-Windsor is not allowed to leave the estate without permission, and any visitors must be approved in advance.

‘Reasonable’ for royal staff to refuse to work for Andrew

Royal staff working on the Sandringham estate have reportedly been given the chance to reject the chance of dealing with Andrew.

They have been told they don’t have to serve the farm house “if they feel uncomfortable”, a source told The Sun last month.

“I wouldn’t want to work him. It seems reasonable to ask any royal staff at Sandringham whether or not you want to work for him,” said Davies.

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office by Thames Valley Police last month.

It followed allegations that the former prince shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Davies said he was not aware of any misconduct during his time in charge of Royal Protection Command.

But he said it was possible that some former royal protection officers who worked closely with Andrew may have information on potential misconduct. “I think there are pertinent questions, about who knew what,” said the former senior officer.

Royal correspondent Robert Jobson, author of The Windsor Legacy: A Royal Dynasty of Secrets, Scandal and Survival, said royal staff were relieved to no longer be working on any formal duties for Mountbatten-Windsor.

Jobson previously told The i Paper that there was “without doubt” a sense of relief in the royal household at the severing of formal ties. “A lot of people found him difficult,” he said.

Buckingham Palace and Mountbatten-Windsor’s office have been contacted for comment.

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