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King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge

King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
BBC News Friday 09 October 2026, 12:29 UTC 1 min read
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.
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