Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Titles Amid Epstein Allegations

Prince Andrew was officially stripped of his royal titles and ordered to vacate his residence due to his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, as announced by King Charles and Buckingham Palace. This includes removal of titles such as Prince, Duke of York, and associated honors, with Andrew now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The action follows renewed scrutiny and controversy surrounding Epstein's sex trafficking ring and allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Andrew sexually assaulted her when she was underage; Andrew denies these allegations but settled out of court in 2022. The scandal has sparked widespread political and public backlash, including satirical commentary by Saturday Night Live co-host Michael Che, who joked about Andrew's loss of status in a segment widely praised on social media. Buckingham Palace expressed sympathy for survivors of abuse while maintaining Andrew's denial of wrongdoing, highlighting the ongoing sensitivity and impact of the case on the Royal Family. Andrew's ex-wife lost her Duchess title, but their children retain their royal status amid the fallout.