281:, or a trust established solely for their benefit. If the prince terminates the lease, the property reverts to the Crown Estate. He would be entitled to compensation for the refurbishment costs incurred, up to a maximum of just under £7 million, which is reduced annually over the first 25 years, after which no compensation is payable. The NAO report states that having already taken advice from one independent advisor on the transaction, the Crown Estate appointed a second firm of independent advisors to assess the details of the lease deal, given its importance. The second independent advisor concluded that the deal was appropriate, considering the importance of retaining management control over the Royal Lodge and the security implications, especially concerning the Royal Family's access to the
265:(NAO) report into the lease agreement stated that the Crown Estate's independent advisors had advised that the refurbishment work would cost at least £5 million and that the prince should be given the option to buy out the notional annual rental payment (set at £260,000) for £2.5 million. Once the prince committed to spending £7.5 million on refurbishment, it was decided that no rental would be required as he would be treated as having effectively bought out the notional annual rental payment because he exceeded the minimum £5 million required for refurbishment. As a result, only the £1 million premium was paid to the Crown Estate. There is no provision for any further rent review over the life of the 75-year lease agreement (unlike the rent reviews provided in the case of
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Lodge, used to fly the personal Royal
Standard of the Duke of York when in residence, was removed. In 2023, reports suggested that King Charles III was to cut Andrew's annual grant, potentially leaving him unable to afford the Lodge's running costs, and he had been offered the smaller five-bedroom
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moved into Royal Lodge, again sharing a house with the Duke of York. It has been reported that the open market value of the property would have been at least £30 million, as of
January 2022. After the Duke of York stepped down from public duties in November 2019, the flagpole on the roof of Royal
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was granted a lease agreement by the Crown Estate for 75 years. The property leased included Royal Lodge, a
Gardener's Cottage, the Chapel Lodge, six Lodge Cottages, and police security accommodation in addition to 40 hectares of land. The lease agreement required Prince Andrew to undertake
285:). In the circumstances, the Crown Estate considered that the requirement to obtain value for money was satisfied, taking into account the non-financial considerations relating to the lease of the property. The alternative use, to lease it on the commercial market, was not viable.
273:, also leased from the Crown Estate). The lease agreement provides that the prince may not benefit financially from any increase in the value of the property, as the freehold belongs to the Crown Estate. The leasehold may be assigned only to his widow or his two daughters,
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in 1932. On 11 December 1936, the Duke of
Windsor took leave of his family at Royal Lodge following his abdication speech before leaving for overseas and exile. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and their daughters Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and
178:. While the house has been expanding gradually since the 1840s, it remains relatively small and informal, yet the grounds follow a cohesive plan. This was the result of work undertaken by the Duke and Duchess of York in the 1930s, with the assistance of
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refurbishments at his own expense, which was underestimated at £7.5 million at
September 2002 prices, excluding VAT. It also specified a premium payment of £1 million. The
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ordered the demolition of all of the house, except the conservatory. It became a residence again in 1840 and was used as accommodation for various officers of the
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