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In Windsor, England, Prince Andrew was seen engaging with dog walkers after enjoying a morning ride through Windsor Park. As he drove back from his outing, tensions surrounding his security arrangements were highlighted. Reports indicate that King Charles plans to discontinue Andrew's privately funded ten-member security team, a move believed to be a strategy to prompt Andrew to vacate his residence at Royal Lodge, a £30 million property in Windsor. This follows Andrew's previous loss of publicly funded security in 2019 due to his withdrawal from royal duties amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The current financial support from the King, including an annual payment of £4 million to Andrew, may also be phased out, further compelling him to leave his upscale residence. Instead, there are suggestions for Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson to move to the less luxurious Frogmore Cottage, previously occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. There is a growing sentiment that transitioning the Royal Lodge back to the Crown could provide financial benefits while alleviating unnecessary expenses for the monarchy.