King Charles III has personally covered the £1.5 million repair bill for damage to Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, the former home of his brother Prince Andrew, according to multiple reports.

The total cost of repairs was £1.8 million, but Andrew was owed £302,000 in compensation for vacating the property early, reducing the final sum to £1.5 million. A royal source told the BBC and AFP that Charles lent Andrew the funds from his private income to ensure Crown Estate received payment promptly. The Crown Estate confirmed the repair bill and compensation figure on Friday, stating the property’s lease had ended and discussions were now focused on its future use.

Andrew, who lost his royal title last year, was ordered by Charles to leave Royal Lodge amid the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. He moved out in February and has since relocated to a privately owned property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, also owned by Charles. The Crown Estate, which manages the monarch’s property portfolio, said it was assessing how the early return of Royal Lodge could generate additional revenue for the state.

It remains unclear how Andrew, who has no known regular income, will repay the loan. Charles has previously stated that Andrew cannot use royal funds for legal expenses. Andrew had originally paid £1 million for the lease and £7.5 million for renovations in 2003, securing a 75-year lease without monthly rent. The property has been empty since January, with Andrew handing back the keys .