The King is spending time at Sandringham over the Bank Holiday weekend, but will not be visiting his disgraced brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, HELLO! understands. 

Charles, 77, reportedly arrived at Wood Farm Cottage at his Norfolk residence on Sunday, the same secluded property where Andrew was temporarily housed after his exit from Royal Lodge in Windsor. 

Andrew is now at the five-bedroom farmhouse, Marsh Farm, which has been renovated over the past few months, including extra security measures being installed ahead of his arrival. 

However, HELLO! understands that the King will not be paying a visit to his brother and is in Sandringham for a few days of “private time” away from royal engagements. 

Charles stripped Andrew of his remaining styles and titles last October, meaning he is no longer known as “prince” or “Duke of York”. He was also forced to surrender Royal Lodge, where he had lived with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for almost two decades, despite paying a “peppercorn” sum of rent. 

Following Andrew’s arrest in February on his 66th birthday, the King said that the “law must take its course”. Unlike his other siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, he is not believed to be in contact with Andrew or planning to visit him. 

Royal Ascot allegations

Officers investigating Andrew are reportedly looking into an allegation that he behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot. 

The incident is said to have occurred at the Berkshire racecourse in 2022, according to the Sunday Times. Ascot is one of the key events in the royal family’s calendar, and that year was attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II. 

Last week, the police made a public appeal, urging anyone with “relevant information” to come forward. A senior officer told The Telegraph that the statement could be “the last roll of the dice” in the ongoing investigation.

Andrew himself has always denied any wrongdoing.  

Police enquiry update 

It comes after it was revealed Andrew is being investigated over potential sex crimes, according to reports. 

Last week, police gave an update on the criminal investigation into the former Duke of York, 66, over suspicion of misconduct in public office during his time as special trade envoy for the United Kingdom.  

Detectives are allegedly hoping to speak to a woman who claims she was taken to his Windsor home “for sexual purposes” and are appealing for other potential survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to come forward, according to Sky News. 

A source told the outlet that “misconduct” can cover factors including sex offences and fraud as well as finance-based crimes. According to Thames Valley Police’s website, they are “examining a number of aspects of alleged misconduct”.

Thames Valley Police said they do not comment on cases relating to named individuals, per national guidance.