As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's proposed April move-in date looms closer, removal vans were spotted arriving at his soon-to-be permanent home, Marsh Farm, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
The 66-year-old former prince has been staying temporarily at the Wood Farm cottage, also on the royal estate, while renovations were completed on his farmhouse in Wolferton, near King's Lynn.
While no official date for his relocation to Marsh Farm has been publicly released, reports suggested he would be moving into his new home in April, and now three large blue removal vans have been seen pulling into the drive of the property.
The removal lorries from Gander and White, which has a Royal Warrant, arrived at the five-bedroom farmhouse on the morning of Tuesday 17 March and were carrying loads of Andrew's paintings, presumably from his former home at Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Specialising in transporting fine art, the company has the slogan "custodians of the irreplaceable", and has worked for prestigious clients, including the National Portrait Gallery in London.
It was founded in 1933 and offers a specialist service packing, transporting and installing fine art pieces for clients, from art dealers and auction houses to private collectors and museums across the globe.
Their website states: "We have been entrusted with caring for some of the world’s most precious objects and artworks, safeguarding them with the utmost care and discretion for over 90 years."
© Bav MediaThe former prince, who had his titles stripped by his brother, King Charles, last year, was known to have a huge number of art pieces lining the walls of his 30-room Grade II Georgian mansion in Windsor, which he shared with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
It was previously revealed that any pieces of his collection which belonged to the Royal Collection Trust would be handed back when he moved into Marsh Farm.
Pieces from the trust, which was founded in 1993 by the late Queen Elizabeth II, are spread across royal exhibitions and are commonly used to furnish royal residences.
© Bav MediaAndrew's new start
Ahead of his spring moving date, workmen have been spotted putting the finishing touches to the Marsh Farm renovations, including a double layer of protection featuring a six-foot gate and fence.
The addition of the tall double-doored gate, which was erected in front of an old country swinging gate that was already in place on the grounds, means only the roof of the father-of-two's newest home is visible when standing on the path outside the Wolferton property.
© GettyIt was also reported by the Eastern Daily Press that a trench was dug across the drive between the two-storey farmhouse and a barn next door, allowing for even more security measures to be reinforced at the home.
Various renovations have been taking place at the farmhouse since it was revealed that it would be Andrew's new home, including the installation of Sky TV and brand new carpets. HELLO! understands that workmen from family-run company Linney Cooper, which holds a Royal Warrant, have been seen entering the property. They previously supplied the carpets for Royal Lodge.
