Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly moving into a smaller property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is moving to Norfolk (Image: GETTY)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is moving to the Sandringham estate for one major reason, according to one royal expert. The royal, who will celebrate his 66th birthday next month, is said to be moving out of 30-room Royal Lodge tomorrow, January 25.

While it has been known for months that Andrew was to be evicted from the Crown Estate home, it was originally believed that he had until October 2026 to leave, or at least until Easter. Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, will also move out of the property after living there since 2008.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes that it was the right move by King Charles to let his younger brother stay in Sandringham.

Speaking to GB News, Mr Fitzwilliams said: "I think it was only reasonable [for Andrew to stay in Sandringham], given the circumstances, he had to stay somewhere."

Adding a reason behind the choice of move, he added: "That's one way of, in a sense, controlling him."

He also revealed that he could also end up aboard, telling the People's Channel: "He could end up in Dubai. It would appear that he'll have an English base, and having ensured that he left Royal Lodge because that just wasn't tenable.

"It's certainly reasonable that the King would find accommodation for Andrew, and Sandringham seems like a good idea."

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be moving to Norfolk very soon (Image: GETTY)

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He believes that a move aboard would likely benefit their daughters amid reports that Princess Eugenie, 35, is no longer speaking to Andrew.

He said: "It would probably be best for Beatrice and Eugenie if both of their parents did, so they could exist in a more positive environment and be seen to be totally separate from them."