King Charles Removes Prince Andrew's Titles, Strips Royal Status Amid Controversy

King Charles has formally stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles, including his status as Duke of York and his 'Prince' title, following his controversial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has been removed from the Official Roll of the Peerage and is no longer allowed to reside in the Royal Lodge at Windsor, effectively ending his public royal role and leaving him with the status of a commoner. Despite these changes, Andrew remains eighth in the line of succession to the British throne, a point which has sparked public discussion about whether he should remain in that position. The move reflects escalating pressure on the monarchy to distance itself from Andrew amid ongoing fallout from allegations against him, which he has consistently denied. Buckingham Palace emphasized its sympathies toward victims of abuse in its unprecedented statement, underscoring the severity of the censure. This decisive action marks a significant moment in the royal family's efforts to address reputational damage associated with Andrew's conduct and ties to Epstein.