The royal relic that left Ed Sheeran bloodied at a celebrity party has resurfaced - just as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor packs up his life and disappears from one home to another. The ancient ceremonial sword, once kept at Royal Lodge, is believed to be among the historic items linked to the disgraced royal's personal collection - the same blade Princess Beatrice reportedly swung in jest before accidentally slashing the singer's face. Now, as removal vans arrive at Andrew's newly renovated Marsh Farm property in Norfolk, questions are swirling over what exactly has followed him from his former Windsor mansion - and whether the infamous weapon is among the haul.

Sheeran was injured during a bizarre incident at a private party when Beatrice attempted to jokingly "knight" musician James Blunt. Instead, the sword struck the Shape of You star, leaving him dashing to the hospital and sparking global headlines. The sword cut Sheeran's face just a few inches from his right eye, and he was rushed to the hospital for stitches. Although he ultimately returned to the party, Beatrice was reportedly "inconsolable."

Sheeran himself has never publicly named the person holding the blade, recalling only a chaotic, alcohol-fuelled scene. He told Rolling Stone: "I was at a party. Everyone was drunk. Someone got a sword and started shaking it about, and I didn't notice. I was standing behind that first person, and I got hit in the face with it."

He said he didn't even realise what had happened until he looked down and saw blood pouring over his clothes, adding that the room "emptied" before he was rushed to hospital by security. "It was really deep, I had to have seven or eight stitches."

But the famous sword is now being moved to a new home as Andrew and his precious belongings have been forced out of Royal Lodge. After losing his royal privileges, he has spent recent months lying low at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate - the cottage where Prince Philip spent his final years - while his new permanent home is prepared.

Large lorries from a royal-approved fine-art transport firm were seen arriving at Marsh Farm near Wolferton, reportedly moving Andrew's personal art collection.

Much of that collection had remained behind at Royal Lodge because numerous pieces are owned by the Royal Collection Trust, which manages historic artworks gathered by monarchs over centuries. These items are often loaned to exhibitions or used to furnish royal residences.

Alongside paintings and antiques, Andrew's possessions are said to include several unusual items - among them his notorious teddy bear collection, reportedly numbering at least 72. Former palace staff have claimed they were required to arrange the toys in strict size order every morning.

Other works associated with the royal's stash include a 19th-century portrait of Eugénie, Empress of the French, by Charles Édouard Boutibonne, and vintage photographs by Cecil Beaton of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret.

In October, King Charles formally removed his brother's princely status from the Roll of the Peerage following what were described as "serious lapses" of judgment.

The move came after the publication of a memoir by Andrew's accuser, Virginia Giuffre, and the release of documents from Epstein's estate, including a 2011 email in which Andrew wrote: "we're in this together." Andrew denies any wrongdoing.