The Royals Have a Haunted House They’re Hiding From the Public

Spooky season!

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With old buildings come ghost stories, so it's no surprise that the royal family has a spirit residing in one of its many historical properties. What's actually shocking is the fact that this is the first we're hearing of this particular royal supernatural occurrence, as the monarchy has reportedly been hiding the rumors from the public. Now, just in time for spooky season, The Mirror, is pulling back the curtain. York Cottage, which is located on the property of the Sandringham Estate, is haunted by a relative of King Charles, who owns the Norfolk property.

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The lodge has been in the royal family since 1862, and is said to be the haunting place of Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and grandson of Queen Victoria. Albert, known as Eddy to his family, died of influenza just days after his 28th birthday. Now Albert is said to roam the halls of the property—which was originally built as supplemental housing for family members who didn't fit in Sandringham, per the outlet.

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The Mirror also reports that before his death, the prince found himself at the center of several controversies. One conspiracy theory even claimed that the prince was a serial killer of female prostitutes and was called Jack the Ripper. He was also said to have spent time at a male brothel during a time when homosexuality was illegal and secretly fathered the child of a married woman.

The outlet claims that any run-ins with the ghost have been friendly and "happy." The cottage is mostly used now as an estate office. However, it is sometimes used to house staff members.