Andrew's new home like 'UK's most luxurious open prison' as fall from grace laid bare

Andrew's new home like 'UK's most luxurious open prison' as fall from grace laid bareA royal author has spoken about what they think of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new home at Marsh Farm and how it might affect his new existenceNewsChristopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter10:25, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is living in exileAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s new home has been described as the "most luxurious open prison in the UK" as he lives an isolated life following his banishment from Royal Lodge.Andrew, 66, lived at the 30-room home on the Windsor estate for around 20 years before being moved to Wood Farm in Sandringham earlier this year as a temporary measure while nearby Marsh Farm was being renovated.The shamed former Duke of York was stripped of his titles and forced to vacate Royal Lodge by King Charles following further revelations about his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has vehemently denied all allegations made against him. In February, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation.Now, royal author Ian Lloyd has spoken out about what they think of Marsh Farm, where it sets contextually, and how it could affect Andrew.The author of The Queen: 70 Chapters in the Life off the Elizabeth II told the i that Marsh Farm’s smaller square footage means Andrew may be more likely to be photographed.View 3 ImagesAndrew's new home at Marsh Farm(Image: Martin Pope/Getty Images)He also said Marsh Farm would confine Andrew more than other places he had lived and that there was a contrast between how Andrew had lived in the past and how he would be living now.Mr Lloyd said: “In my opinion, Marsh Farm is the most luxurious open prison in the country because he is more or less confined there…he’s sort of, in a sense, in internal exile.“He doesn’t seem to be able to go out very often and he’s living a much duller life. There are stories about him just staying a...