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Peer ‘shocked’ that watchdog has not established Andrew’s property income
- Margaret Hodge says it is shocking the NAO could not establish Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's income from subletting Windsor properties.
- Hodge also questioned coverage of all Crown Estate properties in the NAO report and the use of taxpayer funds.
- The NAO report notes Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from subletting three cottages on Windsor Royal Lodge while paying a peppercorn rent.
- The NAO also found that the Crown Estate, Kings Charles, and other royals have varied lease arrangements and valuations.
- The report notes the King pays an adjusted rent from the Duchy of Lancaster for his brother’s non-working royal daughters.
- The Windsor Forest Lodge home underwent significant repairs before the Cambridges moved in.
- The NAO says the Crown Estate leases were aligned with professional advice and open market valuations.
- Buckingham Palace and the Crown Estate defended transparency and context around the royal property arrangements.
- The Guardian report anchors the story in ongoing scrutiny of royal funding and taxpayer subsidies.
- The NAO’s findings are expected to influence the Commons public accounts committee inquiry into royal properties.
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