TrueCelebz Quick Take:

It's a wonder Prince Andrew can even afford his lavish lifestyle on a mere £8m payment upfront for renovations – I mean, who needs rent when you've got a sweet deal like that? It's like he's living in a royal palace on a shoestring budget. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to live in a 30-room mansion with a gardener's cottage and a chapel? It's basically the royal version of a starter home.

I'm shocked – SHOCKED! – that Prince Andrew didn't try to negotiate an even better deal with the Crown Estate. I mean, he's got some serious pull as a member of the royal family (allegedly). But no, it seems he was happy to just fork over £8m and call it a day. That's not how you get ahead in life, Prince Andrew! You should be wheeling and dealing like a Bond villain, not settling for some paltry lump sum payment.

And let's not forget the real kicker here: Prince Andrew has to keep paying for upkeep on the property. I mean, it's not like he gets to just live there rent-free and leave all the maintenance to the Crown Estate (although, wouldn't that be lovely?). No, no – he's got to paint the interior every seven years and ensure the exterior stonework is in good condition every five. Talk about a royal pain in the...ahem.

Look on the bright side: at least Prince Andrew can't complain about his living arrangements being a "peppercorn" payment anymore. I mean, who wouldn't want to pay £1 per year for a 30-room mansion? It's like he's getting away with murder...or at least, getting away with living in a stunningly large house without paying the rent.