As the festive lights twinkle across Windsor Great Park, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson savor what insiders call their “emotional last hurrah”—a bittersweet Christmas at Royal Lodge, the sprawling 30-room mansion they’ve called home for nearly two decades. But the joy is tainted by heartbreak: with King Charles stripping Andrew of his titles amid fresh Epstein scandals, the disgraced pair faces imminent eviction, set for January 31.

As 2025 draws to a close, palace insiders are increasingly confident that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—formerly Prince Andrew—and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will soon vacate the iconic Royal Lodge, their 30-room Windsor home for over two decades. Sources close to the matter reveal a firm deadline of January 31, 2026, for the pair to leave the Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, ending a prolonged standoff with King Charles III.

The eviction stems from October’s unprecedented decision to strip Mountbatten-Windsor of all royal titles and honors amid renewed scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace formally served notice to surrender his long-term lease, citing the need to distance the monarchy from ongoing controversies. Insiders describe the move as inevitable, with one telling People magazine that the deadline is now “set in stone,” though logistical delays could push aspects into February.

Mountbatten-Windsor, 65, is reportedly relocating to a private property on the King’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk—funded personally by Charles—including options like the six-bedroom Gardens House or historic Wood Farm. This exile to a quieter, more modest residence marks a significant downgrade from Royal Lodge’s grandeur, complete with swimming pool and extensive grounds.

Ferguson, 66, who has shared the home post-divorce since 2008, is pursuing independence. Sources indicate she is house-hunting in the Windsor area to remain near family, assessing private options without royal subsidies. Speculation has swirled about moves to Portugal (near daughter Princess Eugenie’s villa), the Cotswolds, or even a “granny annex” with Princess Beatrice, but insiders emphasize her desire for a standalone UK base.

The Crown Estate has confirmed no compensation for early lease surrender, citing the property’s poor repair state after years of alleged neglect. This financial pressure, combined with withdrawn security funding, has fueled predictions of a swift departure. While the couple may linger over Christmas—sparing holiday awkwardness—the consensus among courtiers is clear: the era of Royal Lodge as their sanctuary is over.

This development underscores King Charles’s efforts to modernize and protect the monarchy’s image, as fresh Epstein files and biographical revelations continue to cast shadows. For Mountbatten-Windsor and Ferguson, the imminent eviction signals a profound shift toward private, separate lives away from Windsor’s royal spotlight.