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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have reportedly made demands for two separate properties in exchange for finally vacating the Royal Lodge. The 65 year old Duke is said to be in negotiations about voluntarily departing his sprawling 30-room Royal Lodge residence following controversy over the "peppercorn" rent he currently shells out for the Windsor estate. Andrew is understood to be in discussions with the King's advisers but remains hesitant to abandon his home of over two decades, with the main stumbling blocks thought to be where his new residence will be located and financial reimbursement for money he's invested in refurbishing the lodge. During their departure negotiations with the Palace, Andrew, 65, has allegedly requested Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's former Windsor residence, Frogmore Cottage. Meanwhile, his former wife Sarah Ferguson, who currently shares the mansion with Andrew, is reportedly eyeing up nearby Adelaide Cottage once William and Kate vacate it next month, reports the Mirror . A pal of the duo allegedly told The Sun: "No one is really sure how it's going to go down at the Palace yet. Frogmore Cottage is too small for both and Adelaide Cottage is around the corner so they will see each other whenever they want. Both have space for their daughters Eugenie and Beatrice and their families to visit." The Mirror has approached Buckingham Palace and Prince Andrew's representatives for comment. This comes amid reports that Prince William is insisting Andrew must leave Royal Lodge by Bonfire Night. As William and Princess Kate make preparations to relocate to the nearby Forest Lodge, Royal insiders suggest the heir to the throne wants the scandal-hit duke removed from his 30-room residence before their arrival. The source revealed: "Catherine shudders at the thought of living so close to Royal Lodge while Prince Andrew is still in it. William wants him gone before they start to move in next week. It's not about what Andrew doesn't want to do anymore. It's about what he's going to be told to do." Meanwhile, MPs are set to discuss Prince Andrew's behaviour, his sprawling mansion and the potential removal of his dukedom. The Government has yet to schedule time in the House of Commons for parliamentarians to examine Andrew's circumstances - though the matter could soon surface during sessions when ministers don't control proceedings. A Liberal Democrat insider hinted to the Sunday Times that the party might utilise one of its opposition days to enable MPs to scrutinise Andrew's actions. Whilst Andrew ceased using his Duke of York title earlier this month, only legislation passed by Parliament can officially strip him of it. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .
