EXCLUSIVE: Prince Andrew's decision to stay in the Royal Lodge may be influenced by the Royal Family's plan for future roles, according to an author.

The Duke of York is said to be hunkering down in the grounds of his plush seven-bedroom estate, as a royal expert revealed how he sees his family without facing the public.

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have reportedly been given until the end of the year to prove they have “financial resources” to maintain Royal Lodge or face immediate eviction.

EXCLUSIVE: The Duke of York has fallen foul of the Crown Estate's lease rules which outline that repairs must be made to the property in regular intervals otherwise they can pull the plug.

It's all over for Prince Andrew. A "well-placed source" told Daily Express that the Duke of York has until the end of this year to vacate the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, his home of 21 years. The Jeffrey Epstein associate will need to come up with roughly $2.