Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially moved into Marsh Farm last week after Palace was urged to speed up the move, especially as there is still an ongoing police investigation.
According to a property expert, the renovations, which included major upgrades to the home’s modern features such as cable connection, security fencing and CCTV cameras, would have added up to a six-figure sum.
“Renovating a rural property to that level is not cheap,” said expert Elliot Castle. The mirror. “Once interiors, structural upgrades and high-level security are factored in, costs can quickly reach the six-figure range, particularly in a real estate environment.”
He explained that Marsh Farm was prepared specifically for Andrew and is “unlikely to be a short-term stop.”
The disgraced former prince was arrested in February after an investigation into Epstein’s files led police to suspect Andrew of misconduct in public office. Meanwhile, other agencies are also investigating allegations of sexual abuse.
Despite serious scrutiny from Andrew, he has a permanent place to stay, but his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson is reportedly struggling to find a home. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are keeping their distance as sources suggest Fergie is not allowed to stay at her home due to public and royal pressure.
Therefore, it is becoming a real possibility that Fergie, who has been blaming her ex-husband for her misfortune, will swallow her pride and knock on his door once again to make him a significant offer.
The insider believes Fergie could join Andrew once again after being exiled from Royal Lodge earlier this year.
“It would not be unusual from a property point of view for ex-partners to share a home, especially when security and routine are at stake. For her to join him is something personal, but certainly feasible,” said the expert.
He also noted that it would also depend on whether “consent” from Buckingham Palace is required to allow Fergie to stay at Andrew’s new accommodation.
Although, given the circumstances, Fergie might well consider the idea even if she has to give up the prospect of writing a tale about the royals or Andrew and exposing more hidden secrets. And perhaps the Palace could grant permission just so they could keep an eye on the former Duchess of York.
