At the start of April, King Charles’ disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, officially moved into Marsh Farm, following his connections to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite the furore around Andrew, it is business as usual on the wider Sandringham Estate, which includes promotional videos to attract members of the public to come and explore the grounds.
In a clip shared to Instagram, parts of the incredible estate were highlighted, including the perfectly preened flowerbeds. The caption read: "Lose yourself in the beauty of the season, as there is something truly restorative about a morning spent exploring The Sandringham Gardens. Thank you to @wonder_lesea for the beautiful videos."
In the video, a picture of a gravestone flickered up, and loyal royal fans will know exactly why it is of significance. This is a grave for a corgi called Sugar, who once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The gravestone is one of many, and all of them include the dates when Her Majesty’s beloved dogs were born and also when they died. Additionally, the words: "The faithful companion of the queen," are engraved on the slabs.
On Wednesday, which also happened to be Earth Day, a post on the feed showcased the estate’s beauty as well as the conservation efforts. The words alongside the images read: “Today, we celebrate Earth Day, reflecting on the conservation and stewardship at the core of our mission to preserve and protect both the land and The House & Gardens for generations to come. Photography: @milliepilkingtonphotography.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s new home
© Bav MediaAfter temporarily staying at Wood Farm, Andrew now resides at Marsh Farm. The five-bedroom property underwent extensive renovations ahead of the move, including work on the stables outside to allow Andrew to bring his beloved horses.
The security was ramped up around the property. To compensate for the property's proximity to a public road, tradespeople have installed a six-foot perimeter fence, an extensive CCTV system, and security lights.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s old home
© Getty ImagesWith Andrew now being holed up at his brother’s property, what will become of his former regal mansion in Windsor? Royal Lodge currently stands empty after Andrew’s belongings have all been removed. The vast estate stretches 98 acres of land, and as well as the 30-room lodge itself, there’s an outdoor swimming pool, six lodge cottages, a gardener's cottage and a life-size playhouse that was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II. It is unknown what will happen to the abandoned property, and some have even suggested that it should become a museum.
