Prince Andrew's crumbling mansion threatens to reignite a fresh row with King Charles after he refused to leave the Royal Lodge despite fears he could not afford to pay for repairs

Parts of Prince Andrew's home appear to be crumbling - months after he refused to leave and reassured the King that he would see to its expensive repairs. Andrew, who took over the house from the late Queen Mother on a long-term lease, has reportedly paid more than £7.5million of his own fortune for renovations The Mail revealed last year that the King intended to evict his brother from the mansion on the Windsor estate and move him to a more modest property Amid the quarrel over his property, one of Andrew's friends last year described how there had been a 'cooling of relations' between him and the King The Mirror published a picture which shows how part of the property requires a fresh lick of paint, and reports that what seem to be worsening cracks are visible in the brickwork. The Mail revealed last year that the King intended to evict his brother from the mansion on the Windsor estate and move him to a more modest property. Frogmore Cottage, which was previously occupied by Prince Harry and Meghan, was suggested as a possible alternative Andrew took over the house from the late Queen Mother on a long-term lease and has ploughed up to £7million of his own fortune into renovations. The King's younger brother was stripped of royal duties and use of his HRH title by the late Queen, but is still able to attend family events, such as the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham, in a private capacity.