Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles Amid Epstein Sex Scandal

Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his royal titles and ordered to vacate his residence at Windsor Castle due to his longstanding association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Their friendship, initiated in the late 1990s through Ghislaine Maxwell, has led to serious allegations, including claims by Virginia Giuffre that Andrew sexually assaulted her as a teenager, which he denies. Despite Andrew's denials, he reached a financial settlement with Giuffre, who later died by suicide. The royal family, amid public and media pressure, has distanced itself from Andrew, with the King formally initiating the removal of all his titles and Andrew retreating from public life. Critics argue that both the royal family and UK government were slow to respond to the scandal, which has deeply tarnished Andrew's reputation and role within the monarchy. The fallout continues to affect the royal institution, underscoring the ongoing repercussions of the Epstein scandal on high-profile figures connected to it.