The Royal Property Controversy: Watchdog Lifts the Lid on Andrew’s "Secret Sublets" and Palace Rent Deals

A major royal story has dropped this week as a new National Audit Office report shines a spotlight on royal properties, Prince Andrew's financial arrangements and questions surrounding accommodation provided to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.In this episode, we break down the biggest revelations, discuss what they could mean for the monarchy, and explore why the debate around royal finances is far from over.We also look at Prince William's latest engagements, Princess Catherine's emotional visit to The Christie cancer centre, Queen Camilla's heartwarming charity event, new photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday, and everything you need to know ahead of Peter Phillips' wedding.Topics covered: Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge Princess Beatrice & Princess Eugenie King Charles and royal finances Prince William in Peckham Princess Catherine's emotional cancer-centre visit Queen Camilla charity engagement Princess Lilibet birthday photos Peter Phillips wedding preview 00:00 Royal bombshell: National Audit Office report released01:25 Prince Andrew and Royal Lodge revelations02:20 Beatrice and Eugenie's living arrangements explained04:16 Why the property valuations are causing concern05:38 The wider issue of royal privilege and optics08:32 William and Kate's property costs revealed10:29 Questions surrounding Prince and Princess Michael of Kent13:07 Edward and Sophie in Portugal14:36 Prince William's visit to Peckham17:24 Diana Awards and William's candid conversation20:43 Queen Camilla's emotional charity engagement23:31 King Charles, Princess Kate and Cancer Research UK27:32 Princess Kate's moving visit to The Christie31:04 New photos released for Princess Lilibet's birthday33:06 Peter Phillips' royal wedding preview37:10 What to expect from the wedding celebrations40:34 Looking ahead to the wedding coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices