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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross and Caitlin Doherty

Prince Andrew has paid no rent on Royal Lodge for more than 20 years

Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his Royal Lodge for more than two decades, according to the tenancy agreement released by the crown estate.

The agreement, which was sent to The Independent, states that Andrew paid £1m for the lease, along with at least £7.5m for refurbishments in 2005. He has paid only “one peppercorn (if demanded)” in rent per year since 2003.

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