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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent deal at the Windsor estate he leases, as revealed by the National Audit Office (NAO), leads most of the front pages. "Andrew cashed in with secret rent deals" is the Daily Telegraph's headline, writing that the NAO found "then-prince paid peppercorn fee for Royal Lodge but let out surrounding cottages". There is no suggestion in the NAO report of any wrongdoing by Mountbatten-Windsor. The paper also splashes a new photo of the former prince appearing to have a large bruise on his right cheek.
The former prince's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, "have lived at Palaces rent-free for years" is the Daily Mail's lead story. "They carry out no royal duties, have jobs and are married with homes of their own," the paper writes, adding that the NAO report "laid bare some of the cosy deals that working and non-working royals have benefited from when it comes to residences".
"Andrew & family rake it in" is the Daily Mirror's take, quoting royal expert Norman Baker who says: "The whole thing is outrageous. It shows contempt for the taxpayer."
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor "sports a shiner", the Daily Star says, quipping that revelations have emerged about his "cheeky rent deal".
"Disgraced royal had peppercorn rent but charged staff" is the Times' headline. Elsewhere, the paper writes that "stabbed teens' parents call for common sense policing" following the death of Henry Nowak, 18, who was seen in bodycam footage dying as he was handcuffed and falsely accused by his killer of carrying out a racist attack. Nowak's family met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "who promised to ensure policing practices were changed as a legacy of their son's death", the paper writes.
"As Andy shows mystery bruise... Ex-Duke pocketed royal lodge cash" splashes the Sun. Continuing with the bruise jibes, it adds: "What a bloody cheek!"
The i Paper leads with new anonymous messages revealing King Charles III's "private concerns over Trump state visit to UK", writing that the King's misgivings related to the US president's earlier "bust-up with [Ukrainian president] Volodymyr Zelensky". According to the paper's unnamed sources, "Charles's private reservations left British officials scrambling to salvage the trip, fearing that a royal snub could become major diplomatic crisis with US". Buckingham Palace declined to comment to the paper.
In a marked tonal shift for stories on the Royal Family, the Daily Express leads with "Kate shares in Mum's joy", reporting: "The Princess of Wales claps with joy as young mum Claire Lorente 'rings the bell' at the end of cancer treatment".
"Fifa sucking fans dry" is the Metro's top story, reporting "World Cup bosses have been accused of putting fans' health at risk for a money-grabbing ruse – by banning reusable water bottles in stadiums". Fifa said it will lower the risk of injury caused by fans throwing missiles. Fans will be able to buy water in the stadium and Fifa has promised not to charge above usual venue prices.
The Independent leads with an editorial marking 10 years since the UK's referendum on leaving the European Union (EU). "Europe: the way back" the headline says, writing: "The Independent launches a campaign to build a better relationship with Europe – and a more prosperous, secure and confident Britain".
The Financial Times says: "Al revenues must surge 100-fold for SpaceX to achieve $1.78tn (£1.33tn) valuation". Elon Musk's company "kicked off its IPO [Initial Public Offering] roadshow" by seeking to raise $86bn (£64bn), "which it planned to spend expanding its AI infrastructure, followed by developing space launch vehicles and building its Starlink satellite internet constellation".
