Prince Andrew 'has a sense of entitlement' as Royal Lodge feud continues

However, Andrew is "refusing to budge, much to the frustration of his brother", according to reports in The Times.

Historian and biographer Andrew Lownie told the Daily Express: "There is a power struggle clearly going on — and it’s being played out in public."

He explained: “Andrew is very aware of his status, he was once second in line to the throne, he’s clearly been pushed down the line since then, which was inevitable, but he doesn’t like it.

“He is a stickler for protocol, doing things as they have always been done, he has a very strong sense of entitlement.”

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With His Majesty controlling the purse strings for Royal household finances, there's speculation he may cut back on funding, potentially leaving Prince Andrew in a bind to cover the high costs of the property's security and maintenance.

Prince Andrew ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, appeared on Good Morning Britain and tactfully confirmed the brothers' conflict.

She told the programme: "It's not a Debbie Downer. It's life in the fast lane. I'm a guest for a start, I am a very lucky guest. And a very comfortable guest, thank you very much.

"I tend not to get involved in brothers' discussions and I think that's the safest place to be."

Speaking about her comments on this week's episode of The Royal Record podcast GB News Digital Royal Editor Svar Nanan-Sen said: "The situation is complicated by the fact Prince Andrew has a 75-year lease agreement for the Royal Lodge, which he signed in 2003."

Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker added: "That lease agreement is with the Crown Estate is not with King Charles, which leaves King Charles with a bit of a difficult situation because he can't evict his brother because it's the Crown Estate. It's not him."

Svar agreed, stating: "Yes. And the agreement is valid until 2078, so there's a long way to go on it. Sarah Ferguson appeared on ITV this week and actually confirmed that the feud is ongoing. She described it as life in the fast lane."

The article claimed the King would "reconsider the levels of support he is willing to provide" unless Andrew moved out.

It also alleged that King Charles is supporting the duke in the "low millions" of pounds per annum.

A source told the publication: "The King’s kindness is not without limit, and there is a very good option for Andrew to move into Frogmore Cottage… which also has the benefit of being within the Windsor Castle security cordon hence reducing the need for alternative round-the-clock security for Royal Lodge."