UK MPs Seek Inquiry Into Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge Rent Deal

British MPs are increasingly calling for an inquiry into Prince Andrew's 75-year lease of the Royal Lodge estate in Windsor Great Park, where he has reportedly lived rent-free for over two decades under a "peppercorn rent" agreement. The public accounts select committee, which oversees public spending, is building support for a government probe into the terms of this lease, with figures like Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Labour leader Keir Starmer advocating for proper scrutiny of Crown properties. This demand for investigation comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew's associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre of sexual abuse during her teenage years. Despite public and political pressure, legal obstacles exist due to the lease's strong terms, which require Andrew to maintain the property and complicate eviction efforts. Additionally, Prince Andrew remains in the residence despite being cut off financially by King Charles, surviving on a modest naval pension. The situation has sparked debates over whether Andrew should be stripped of his royal titles and evicted, with Downing Street refraining from commenting on the possibility of an official inquiry at this stage.