Andrew met with frosty reception after Sandringham move

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5 Feb 2026 • 1:53 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's relocation from his Windsor mansion to the King's Sandringham Estate has been met with a frosty reception from local residents.
  • He is reportedly staying temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage in Wolferton, with a permanent move to Marsh Farm nearby anticipated by early April.
  • Local villagers expressed concerns about the increased media presence and felt a more secluded location would have been preferable for him.
  • Locals at the Sandringham Visitor Centre also voiced negative opinions, questioning his status as an “outcast” while still living in luxury on a royal estate.
  • Some residents described the move as the Royal Family “dumping their royal rubbish” on the community, highlighting dissatisfaction with his presence.

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