Andrew Mountbatten Windsor not in any rush to leave Royal Lodge

Former Duke of York Andrew has received a formal notice to leave the Royal Lodge, however, the insiders have claimed ‘He never wanted to leave.”

Speaking to the Daily Express, per the Mirror, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice father reportedly is refusing to move to temporary accommodation away from Royal Lodge.

A source has claimed Andrew will "string it out" and hold on to Royal Lodge for as long as he can.

They explained: "He never wanted to leave so he’s going to do all he can to stay for as long as possible."

Meanwhile, royal expert Phil Dampier has claimed: "The reality is that he will drag it out as long as possible because he doesn’t actually want to leave.

“I think it’s quite likely he will be there for another six months. He’s not in any rush to leave because he didn’t want to leave in the first place. So the longer he can string it out, he will.”

On October 30th, the palace released a statement which reads, “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Andrew.”

Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

“His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence. Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”