EXCLUSIVE: The Duke of York has fallen foul of the Crown Estate's lease rules which outline that repairs must be made to the property in regular intervals otherwise they can pull the plug.

As Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson face mounting pressure from King Charles to vacate their shared home, Royal Lodge, the Duchess of York is indicating she has no intention of moving into her London townhouse.

The Duke of York is said to be hunkering down in the grounds of his plush seven-bedroom estate, as a royal expert revealed how he sees his family without facing the public.

The Duke of York is said to be 'stuck' at his Windsor residence, with King Charles reportedly keen for him to leave due to the high costs of upkeep - but it's not that simple.

Part of the reason Prince Andrew is steadfastly refusing to budge from his home, Royal Lodge, which he leases at a bargain price from the Crown Estate, is to leave it to his children, sources have previously told The Daily Beast.

Princess Beatrice has reportedly been avoiding her father's home, Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, after a recent TV series delved into the Duke of York's car crash Newsnight interview